Japanese · Travel & Places
空港
kuukou
Airport
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where aircraft take off and land. Japan's main international airports are Narita (成田) and Haneda (羽田) near Tokyo.
Example
空港まで何時間かかりますか？
How many hours does it take to get to the airport?
Etymology
The term 空港 (kuukou) combines 空 (kuu) meaning 'sky' and 港 (kou) meaning 'port.' It has its origins in the development of modern air travel and infrastructure.
How & Where It’s Used
空港 (kuukou) is used formally in discussions related to travel and transport and appears in various written contexts related to air travel.