Translation and Meaning of: 空港 - kuukou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 空港 (kuukou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kuukou
Kana: くうこう
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: airport
Meaning in English: airport
Definition: An installation where aircraft take off and land.
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Explanation and Etymology - (空港) kuukou
The Japanese word 「空港」 (kuukou) refers to "airport" in Portuguese and is composed of two kanji: 「空」 (kuu), which means "sky" or "empty," and 「港」 (kou), which means "port" or "seaport." The combination of these kanji suggests the concept of a "port in the sky," highlighting the function of an airport as a point of arrival and departure for air travel.
"「空」 can be found in words related to space and the sky, such as 「空気」 (kuuki), which means 'air', while 「港」 is often used in terms related to maritime ports, such as 「港町」 (minatomachi), which refers to a 'port city'. The union of these kanji illustrates well the historical transition of means of transportation, from maritime to aerial, reflecting technological advancement and the expansion of travel possibilities."
The origin of kanji dates back to ancient China, from where they were adapted in Japan. The adoption of Chinese characters by Japan brought not only writing but also new concepts and essential terminologies for communication and the development of the country. The word 「空港」 became popular with the growth of commercial aviation after World War II, when there was a need to name structures dedicated to air transit.
In addition, the word 「空港」 reflects the importance of airports as hubs of global connectivity, evidenced by major international airports located in Japan, such as Narita International Airport and Kansai International Airport. As air travel has become more accessible and frequent, the term has gained even more prominence in daily life, facilitating global communication and understanding.
Synonyms and similar words
- 飛行場 (Hikōjō) - Airfield, a place where aircraft can land and take off.
- エアポート (Eapōto) - Term in English, commonly used to refer to airport in a more general context.
- エアターミナル (Eātāminaru) - Airport terminal, specifically the building where passengers board and disembark.
- 空港施設 (Kūkō shisetsu) - Airport facilities, encompassing all the services and structures of an airport.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: くうこう kuukou
How to Write in Japanese - (空港) kuukou
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (空港) kuukou:
Example Sentences - (空港) kuukou
Below are some example sentences:
Takushii de kuukou ni ikimasu
I go to the airport by taxi.
Go to the airport by taxi.
- タクシー (takushii) - taxi
- で (de) - by means of, using
- 空港 (kuukou) - airport
- に (ni) - towards, towards
- 行きます (ikimasu) - go
Kanojo wa kuukou de watashi wo demukae te kureta
She received me at the airport.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - she
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 空港 (kūkō) - airport
- で (de) - location particle
- 私 (watashi) - I
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 出迎えてくれた (demukaetekureta) - received me
Kanojo wa kuukou de watashi wo demukaeru yotei desu
She has plans to meet me at the airport.
She will meet me at the airport.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - she
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 空港 (kūkō) - airport
- で (de) - location particle
- 私 (watashi) - I
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 出迎える (demukaeru) - receive, find
- 予定 (yotei) - plan, schedule
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
Kanojo wo kuukou made miokutta
I accompanied her to the airport.
I saw her at the airport.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - means "she" in Japanese
- を (wo) - direct object particle in Japanese
- 空港 (kuukou) - It means "airport" in Japanese.
- まで (made) - particle that indicates a limit or endpoint in Japanese
- 見送った (miokutta) - verb that means "to accompany to the exit" in Japanese, in the past
Kuukou ni wa takusan no hito ga imasu
There are many people at the airport.
- 空港 (kūkō) - airport
- に (ni) - particle indicating location
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- たくさん (takusan) - many
- の (no) - particle indicating possession
- 人 (hito) - people
- が (ga) - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- います (imasu) - verb that indicates the existence of something or someone
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