出張先
出張先でお土産を買いました。
I bought a souvenir at my business trip destination.
The place where one is sent on a business trip.
出張先のホテルから電話します。
I'll call you from the hotel at my business trip destination.
出張先で会議が行われます。
A meeting will be held at the business trip destination.
Commonly used in business contexts to refer to the location of a business trip.
Pro Tip
Business Trip Vocabulary
Learn related terms like 出張 (business trip), 出張費 (travel expenses), and 出張手当 (travel allowance) to expand your business Japanese vocabulary.
Gold Rule
Formal Context
Use 出張先 only in formal or business contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
Word Origin
出張 (business trip) + 先 (destination, place) — a compound noun formed by combining the verb 出張する (to go on a business trip) with the noun 先 (place, destination). The term emerged in modern Japanese business contexts, likely influenced by Western corporate travel practices in the 20th century.
Usage Notes
出張先 is a formal term typically used in business settings. It is not used for personal trips. The term emphasizes the destination rather than the act of traveling.