How to Say ‘Bound for Osaka’ in Japanese
大阪行き
oosaka iki
[Oh-sah-ka ee-KEE]
💬 Usage Tip: Attach 行き to any place name to mean "bound for" that place. For example, 東京行き means "bound for Tokyo" and ソウル行き means "bound for Seoul". You'll see it on departure boards and train signs.
Phrase Breakdown
大阪
oosaka
[Oh-sah-ka]
Osaka
A large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu, known for modern architecture and nightlife.
大阪は美味しい食べ物で有名です。
Osaka is famous for its delicious food.
行き
iki
[ee-KEE]
bound for
Suffix after a place name meaning a vehicle or flight is headed there.
福岡行きのバスです。
It's the bus bound for Fukuoka.
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