出張

• Reading: しゅっちょう
• Romaji: shutchou
• Kanji breakdown: 出 (shutsu) — go out, leave; 張 (chou) — stretch, extend
• Pronunciation: /ɕɯt.tɕoː/

Meaning

Business trip; official trip. Travel undertaken for work purposes.

Functions as a noun or する verb (出張する). A common part of Japanese work life, especially for salespeople and managers. Companies typically cover 出張費 (shutchouhi, travel expenses). Can range from a day trip to extended stays in other cities or countries.

Examples

1. 来週、大阪に出張します。 I'm going on a business trip to Osaka next week.
2. 出張のホテルを予約してください。 Please book a hotel for the business trip.
3. 父は出張が多くて、家にあまりいません。 My father is on business trips a lot, so he's rarely home.

Usage Guide

Context: workplace, travel, scheduling

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 出 (shutsu, go out/leave) and 張 (chou, stretch/extend). Literally means to go out and extend one's reach — traveling beyond the usual workplace.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional