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旅
たび
tabi
The word "tabi" carries a much more emotional, romantic, and spiritual connotation than "ryokou" (旅行). While "ryokou" typically refers to the act of traveling for a specific purpose—such as a vacation, a business trip, or a planned tour—"tabi" emphasizes the experience, the process, and the internal change that occurs during the journey.
In a practical sense, "ryokou" is used for the logistics of travel (e.g., booking a hotel or planning an itinerary), whereas "tabi" is used when discussing the essence of the experience or the feeling of wandering. For example, "tabi ni deru" (to set out on a journey) suggests a sense of adventure or a desire to escape daily life, rather than just visiting a tourist spot.
Metaphorically, "tabi" is frequently used to describe the trajectory of a person's life or a spiritual quest. Phrases like "jinsei no tabi" (the journey of life) frame existence as a continuous process of discovery and growth, where the destination is less important than the path taken.
Meanings
The act of traveling to a distant place.
A process of growth or experience, often referring to life or a spiritual path.
Grammar & Conjugations
Irregular Suru Verb (サ変名詞)
tabishimasu
tabishimashita
tabishimasen
tabishimasen deshita
Examples
彼は来月一人で旅に出る。
Kare wa raigetsu hitori de tabi ni deru.
He will go on a journey alone next month.
彼女は旅の思い出を写真に残した。
Kanojo wa tabi no omoide o shashin ni nokoshita.
She kept photos of her travel memories.
私たちはヨーロッパへの旅を計画した。
Watashitachiha yooroppa heno tabi o keikaku shita.
We planned a trip to Europe.