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ryokan
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. ryokan
  2. 2. traditional Japanese inn
  3. 3. Ryokan (Japanese inn)
This noun refers to a traditional Japanese inn, typically featuring tatami mat rooms, futon bedding, Japanese cuisine, and communal baths. It is a distinctly Japanese style of accommodation that offers guests an experience of traditional hospitality and culture. Staying at one is often considered a special cultural experience for both Japanese people and foreign visitors.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"You can see the ocean from the room," he said.

Sentence 2

I took a shortcut, but the hill up to the ryokan was brutal.

Sentence 3

Honestly, just the smell of the tatami at a ryokan is enough to make me cry.

Sentence 4

My friend who works at a ryokan nearby always seems so busy.

Sentence 5

Ugh, I really need to stop overeating at ryokan breakfasts!