English–Japanese
“overnight stay” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitomari
Example
友達が泊まりに来ます。tomo dachi ga to ma ri ni ki ma su
My friend is coming to stay overnight.
How to say “overnight stay” in Japanese
“Overnight stay” in Japanese is 泊まり (tomari).
泊まり (tomari) refers to an overnight stay at another place, whether it is arranged informally with friends or provided as lodging.
Example sentences with 泊まり
出張では泊まりを避けて、日帰りにします。shut chō de wa to ma ri o sa ke te hi gae ri ni shi ma su
I avoid overnight stays on business trips and return home the same day.
Tips for using 泊まり
- In everyday conversation, 泊まり (tomari) can describe a planned overnight visit, while English often chooses stay, sleepover, or lodging according to the setting.