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遊歴 (ゆうれき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
tour ; travels ; journey
Refers to traveling around for pleasure, study, or cultural exploration, often with a somewhat literary or old-fashioned feel. Can be used as a noun, a suru-verb, or as a no-adjective.
ゆう
歴れき
の
途と
中ちゅう
で
多おお
く
の
文ぶん
化か
に
触ふ
れ
た
。
During his travels, he encountered many cultures.
Kanji 歴 curriculum, continuation, passage of time Similar words 旅りょ 行こう 旅行 is the common, everyday word for travel or a trip. 遊歴 is more literary and implies a longer, more leisurely or exploratory journey.
周しゅう 遊ゆう 周遊 emphasizes a circular tour or traveling around a region, while 遊歴 focuses on the experience of traveling itself, often for personal enrichment.
Etymology Compound of 遊 (play, enjoy) and 歴 (history, experience), suggesting a journey undertaken for enjoyment and experience. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.