(こうえん)

こうえん
noun
park
1. park
A public outdoor area for recreation.
公園(こうえん)(あそ)びましょう
Let's play in the park.
公園(こうえん)散歩(さんぽ)しました
I took a walk in the park.
There are many flowers in the park.
On Sundays, I go to the park with the children.
This park is spacious with many trees. In spring, the cherry blossoms bloom beautifully.

公園(こうえん) refers to a public park for recreation and relaxation.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 公園(こうえん)(あそ)ぶ: to play in the park
  • 公園(こうえん)散歩(さんぽ)する: to take a walk in the park
  • 公園(こうえん)のベンチ: park bench

TYPES OF PARKS:

  • 都市(とし)公園(こうえん): urban park
  • 国立(こくりつ)公園(こうえん): national park
  • 遊園地(ゆうえんち): amusement park (different word)

COMMON ACTIVITIES:

  • 散歩(さんぽ)する: take a walk
  • ジョギングする: go jogging
  • ピクニックをする: have a picnic
  • 花見(はなみ): cherry blossom viewing

NOTE:
駐車場(ちゅうしゃじょう) (parking lot) uses different kanji despite being called "parking" in some contexts.