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遊山 (ゆさん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun
excursion ; outing ; picnic
A somewhat literary or old-fashioned word for a pleasure trip to the mountains or countryside, often implying a leisurely, refined outing. In modern usage, it can sound slightly formal or nostalgic.
Similar words 遠えん 足そく 遠足 is the common word for a school trip or organized outing, while 遊山 is more literary and implies a leisurely, often nature-oriented excursion.
ピクニック ピクニック is a casual loanword for a picnic, whereas 遊山 carries a traditional, sometimes elegant nuance.
Etymology Compound of 遊 (play, enjoy) and 山 (mountain), literally 'mountain enjoyment'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since classical times to refer to outings in natural settings.
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He strolled around the temples of Kyoto in a sightseeing mood.
