Meaning and Usage
"出張" (しゅっちょう) specifically refers to a business trip or official tour, usually involving travel away from one's usual workplace for work-related purposes. It is a common term in professional and formal contexts.
Common Contexts
People use "出張" when talking about traveling for work, such as meetings, conferences, or inspections. It often implies staying overnight away from home.
Collocations and Patterns
- 出張に行く: to go on a business trip
- 出張中: during a business trip
- 出張費: business trip expenses
- 出張先: destination of the business trip
Register and Nuance
"出張" is a formal and polite term used in business settings. It is not used for casual travel or vacations.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "出張" with general travel words like "旅行" (travel) or "遠足" (excursion). Remember, "出張" always involves work-related travel.