オートキャンプ
Meanings
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motor home camping; caravanning
Wasei-eigo derived from English 'autocamp'. Refers to camping with a vehicle, often involving motor homes or caravans, and the associated lifestyle.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from autocamp
We went motor home camping as a family during summer vacation.
I reserve a campsite for motor homes.
Usage patterns
- オートキャンプをするto go car/motor-home camping
Our family went motor-home camping during summer vacation.
- オートキャンプに行くto go on a car/motor-home camping trip
I'm planning to go car camping with friends next week.
- オートキャンプ場car/motor-home campsite
A new car camping site opened near the lake.