Translation and Meaning of: ピクニック - pikuniku

The word 「ピクニック」 (pikuniku) refers to a picnic, a delightful activity that involves enjoying meals outdoors, often in parks or natural areas. The word has roots in English, deriving from the word "picnic." Its introduction to the Japanese vocabulary occurred during the Meiji Era (1868-1912), a period of significant Western influence in Japan, when many English terms began to be adopted.

The etymology of 「ピクニック」 (pikuniku) is quite straightforward. The first element, "pic-", originates from the English "pick," which expresses the idea of selecting or choosing something. The suffix "-nic" is related to "nic" in "picnic." Therefore, the combination suggests the selection of food for an outdoor event. The transition of this term to Japanese was also facilitated, as outdoor activities were already appreciated in Japanese culture even before the adoption of this term.

Activity Features

Picnics are popular in Japan, especially during spring when cherry blossoms (sakura) bloom. Some characteristics of picnics include:

• Enjoy pre-prepared foods, such as bentō (弁当) or assorted snacks.
• Enjoying nature and the company of friends or family.
• Doing activities, like games or conversations, while relaxing outdoors.

Furthermore, the modern picnic in Japan adapts to contemporary trends and practices, such as the so-called "hanami" (花見), which are flower viewing festivals. During these events, people organize picnics under the blooming trees, creating a festive and colorful atmosphere. The word 「ピクニック」 (pikuniku) continues to be widely used and is a beloved part of Japanese social traditions.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• ピクニック (pikunikku) - Picnic, a meal outdoors usually in a park.
• 遠足 (ensoku) - Excursion, educational or recreational outing, usually done by school groups.
• レジャー (rejā) - Leisure activities, general recreation, including picnics.
• 野外食事 (yogai shokuji) - Outdoor meal, meal made outside the home, usually in contact with nature.
• 野外レクリエーション (yogai rekuriēshon) - Outdoor recreation, recreational activities carried out in outdoor environments.
• アウトドアランチ (autodoa ranchi) - Outdoor lunch, a meal taken outside the home, which can be casual or planned.

ピクニック

Romaji: pikuniku
Kana: ピクニック
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: piquenique

Meaning in English: picnic

Definition: Enjoy eating and playing outdoors.

Example Sentences - (ピクニック) pikuniku

See below some example sentences:

開放された公園でピクニックを楽しんだ。

Kaifō sareta kōen de pikunikku o tanoshinda

Nós aproveitamos um piquenique no parque que foi aberto ao público.

Gostei do piquenique no parque aberto.

• 開放された - aberto, disponível
• 公園 - parque
• で - in
• ピクニック - piquenique
• を - partícula que marca o objeto direto
• 楽しんだ - aproveitou, desfrutou

広場でピクニックをしましょう。

Hiroba de pikunikku o shimashou

Let's make a picnic in the square.

• 広場 (Hiroba) - Praça
• で (de) - Em
• ピクニック (pikunikku) - Piquenique
• を (wo) - Direct object particle
• しましょう (shimashou) - let's do it

私は公園でピクニックをするのが好きです。

Watashi wa kōen de pikunikku o suru no ga suki desu

I like to make picnic in the park.

I like picnics in the park.

• 私 (watashi) - signifies "I" in Japanese
• は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese, used to indicate the subject of the sentence
• 公園 (kouen) - means "park" in Japanese
• で (de) - location particle in Japanese, used to indicate where something happens
• ピクニック (pikunikku) - Japanese word for "picnic"
• を (wo) - partícula de objeto em japonês, usada para indicar o objeto direto da frase
• する (suru) - Japanese verb meaning "to do"
• のが (noga) - Japanese particle indicating that the phrase is an expression of preference
• 好き (suki) - Japanese adjective meaning "to like"
• です (desu) - linking verb in Japanese, used to indicate the formality of the sentence