Meaning and Usage
"空港" (くうこう) means "airport" and is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about air travel, transportation, or locations related to flights.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "空港" when discussing picking up or dropping off someone, flight arrivals and departures, or places near the airport such as hotels or parking lots.
Collocations and Patterns
- 空港で (at the airport): used to indicate location where an action happens.
- 空港に着く／着陸する (arrive at the airport / land at the airport): common verbs used with 空港.
- 空港の近く (near the airport): to describe proximity.
Register and Politeness
"空港" is a neutral noun and can be used in both casual and formal contexts without change.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "空港" with "駅" (えき, station). Remember that "空港" specifically refers to airports, not train or bus stations.