1.
excursion; outing; trip to a distant place
Going out to a place farther away than usual, typically for leisure or pleasure. Implies traveling beyond one's normal daily range.
週末に遠出する予定だ。
I'm planning to take a trip this weekend.
天気がいいので、少し遠出してみよう。
The weather is nice, so let's go on a little excursion.
子供が小さいうちは、なかなか遠出ができない。
While the children are young, it's hard to take trips to distant places.
A compound of 遠い (far) and 出 (going out). Functions as both a noun and a suru-verb.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 遠出する (to go on an excursion)
- 遠出の予定 (plans for an outing)
- 少し遠出する (to go a little farther than usual)
- 遠出ができない (can't go far)
Less formal than 旅行 (travel) and implies a shorter, more casual trip — like a day trip or weekend outing rather than a formal vacation. Often used when someone ventures a bit beyond their usual neighborhood or daily routine.