行き
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Noun form derived from the verb 『行く』 (iku, 'to go'). Used to indicate direction or destination, often in compound words like 『東京行き』 (Toukyou iki, 'bound for Tokyo').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are at a train station in Tokyo, planning their weekend trip to Kyoto. They discuss which train to take.
行き
いき
going (as a noun, e.g., destination)
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Imagine a sign at a train station pointing to the 'exit' for 'going' out. The word 『行き』 (iki, 'going') sounds like 'icky'—think of an icky path you're going down!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『行き』 (iki, 'going') is often used on transportation signs, like train platforms, to indicate destinations, e.g., 『東京行き』 (Toukyou iki, 'bound for Tokyo'). It helps travelers navigate easily.
Forms
Base: 行きNoun form derived from the verb 『行く』 (iku, 'to go'). Used to indicate direction or destination, often in compound words like 『東京行き』 (Toukyou iki, 'bound for Tokyo').