ピクニック
Meanings
1
A casual outdoor meal, often in a park or scenic spot. The most common modern meaning.
We had a picnic in the park on the weekend.
2
dated term
Dated usage for a short excursion or hike, not necessarily involving a meal. Modern Japanese prefers 遠足 or ハイキング for this meaning.
In the past, picnics to the mountains were popular.
Usage patterns
- ピクニックに行くto go on a picnic
We went on a picnic with the family over the weekend.
- ピクニックをするto have a picnic
We decided to have a picnic in the park.
- 〈場所〉でピクニックをするto have a picnic at a place
I like having picnics by the river.
- お弁当を持ってピクニックに行くto go on a picnic with a packed lunch
Let's go on a picnic with a packed lunch.