Japanese word

モーテル

Pronunciation

Romajimōteru

Meaning

  • nounmotel

Example

このモーテルには駐車場があります。ko no mō te ru ni wa chū sha jō ga a ri ma su

This motel has a parking lot.

Illustration for モーテル (motel)

More examples

そのモーテルは高速道路の近くにあります。so no mō te ru wa kō soku dō ro no chika ku ni a ri ma su

That motel is near the highway.

Core concept

Refers to a roadside place to stay designed for motorists, with parking provided for guests.

Common phrases

  • モーテルの部屋mō te ru no heya

    motel room

  • モーテルを探すmō te ru o saga su

    look for a motel

Definition in Japanese

自動車で来る客が利用しやすいよう、道路沿いに駐車場を備えた宿泊施設。ji dō sha de ku ru kyaku ga ri yō shi ya su i yō dō ro so i ni chū sha jō o sona e ta shuku haku shi setsu

Word origin

モーテル (mōteru) is a loanword from English motel, which was formed by shortening motor hotel.

Usage tips

  • In American English, a motel room often opens directly to an outdoor walkway or parking area rather than an enclosed hotel corridor.

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