1.
hiker; person who hikes
A person who goes on hikes, typically walking for recreation in nature, mountains, or trails. In Japanese usage, ハイカー usually refers to casual day hikers, as opposed to serious mountain climbers (登山家).
ハイカー implies lighter, more recreational outdoor walking than serious mountain climbing. Day hikes and well-maintained trails are the typical context.
Common collocations
- ハイカーが多い: there are many hikers
- ハイカーとすれ違う: to pass a hiker (on a trail)
- 日帰りハイカー: day hiker
- 初心者ハイカー: beginner hiker
Similar words
- 登山者: mountain climber, mountaineer — a more serious hiker/climber, often for technical or high-altitude mountains
- 登山家: mountaineer, alpinist — a dedicated or professional mountain climber
- ハイキング: hiking (the activity) — the noun for the activity itself, often said as ハイキングに行く (to go hiking)
- トレッカー: trekker — used for longer, multi-day hiking expeditions
Usage
ハイカー is the person; the activity is ハイキング. For longer, more demanding mountain walks, especially in the Japanese Alps, 登山者 is more appropriate.