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VocabJLPT N1

airfield

NounPlace

Definitions

1. airfield
2. airport
3. Hikoujou
4. Aerodrome

Refers to a place where aircraft take off and land, similar to an airport but often implying a smaller or more basic facility. It can refer to military airfields as well as civilian ones. Compared to the more common word for international airport, this word can feel more general or older in usage.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

On weekends, I hang out at the park near the airfield and watch planes.

Sentence 2

Watching the airfield at sunset makes my heart feel a little lighter.

Sentence 3

First, I'll greet our guests in the arrivals lobby at the airfield.

Sentence 4

It sounds ironic, but nowhere makes me feel as lonely as an airfield.

Sentence 5

The fog is so thick the airfield is temporarily closed — this is the worst!