Japanese word

スポット

Pronunciation

Romajisupotto

Meaning

  • nounspot

Example

駅の近くに新しいスポットがあります。eki no chika ku ni atara shi i su po tto ga a ri ma su

There is a new spot near the station.

Illustration for スポット (spot)

More examples

この町には、子どもと楽しめる人気のスポットがたくさんあります。ko no machi ni wa ko do mo to tano shi me ru nin ki no su po tto ga ta ku sa n a ri ma su

There are many popular spots in this town that you can enjoy with your children.

Core concept

Centers on a particular place or point that is singled out from its surroundings for attention or use.

Common phrases

  • 人気のスポットnin ki no su po tto

    popular spot

  • 観光スポットkan kō su po tto

    tourist spot

Similar words

場所basho: A particular area or location where something exists or takes place.
名所meisho: A famous place known for sights, history, or cultural importance.

Definition in Japanese

場所や面の中で、特に注目したり示したりする一点。ba sho ya men no naka de toku ni chū moku shi ta ri shime shi ta ri su ru ichi ten

Word origin

The Japanese noun スポット (supotto, "spot") is a loanword from English spot, an English word of Germanic origin.

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, spot can mean a place, as in "a good spot for lunch," which helps explain the use of スポット (supotto) for notable places in Japanese.

Other meanings

  • dotnoun
  • marknoun

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