Japanese Conversation · Level 10
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Japanese word
リゾート
Pronunciation
Romajirizōto
Meaning
- nounresort
Example
この島は人気のリゾートです。ko no shima wa nin ki no ri zō to de su
This island is a popular resort.
More examples
夏休みは家族と海辺のリゾートでゆっくり過ごします。natsu yasu mi wa ka zoku to umi be no ri zō to de yu kku ri su go shi ma su
I spend my summer vacation relaxing at a seaside resort with my family.
Core concept
Describes a place people go to for rest and recreation, often with lodging, entertainment, and other facilities available there.
Common phrases
リゾートに行くri zō to ni i ku
go to a resort
リゾートに滞在するri zō to ni tai zai su ru
stay at a resort
リゾートで過ごすri zō to de su go su
spend time at a resort
Similar words
観光地kankōchi: A place known for sights and attractions that draw visitors.
行楽地kōrakuchi: A place where people go for outdoor recreation and enjoyable activities.
保養地hoyōchi: A place visited for rest, recovery, or improved health.
避暑地hishochi: A place visited to escape hot weather and enjoy a cooler climate.
Definition in Japanese
休暇を過ごすための設備や娯楽施設が整った土地や宿泊施設。kyū ka o su go su ta me no setsu bi ya go raku shi setsu ga totono tta to chi ya shuku haku shi setsu
Word origin
リゾート (rizōto) is borrowed from English resort, which comes through Old French resortir, meaning "to go out again" or "to turn to."
Usage tips
- In English, resort can also be a verb meaning to turn to something, as in "resort to force," while Japanese リゾート (rizōto) usually means a vacation destination.