Japanese word

施設

Pronunciation

Romajishisetsu

Meaning

  • nounfacility

Example

この施設は毎日開いています。ko no shi setsu wa mai nichi hira i te i ma su

This facility is open every day.

Illustration for 施設 (facility)

More examples

この施設では子ども向けの講座を開いています。ko no shi setsu de wa ko do mo mu ke no kō za o hira i te i ma su

This facility offers classes for children.

Core concept

Refers to a place, set of equipment, or organization established for a particular purpose.

Common phrases

  • 施設を利用するshi setsu o ri yō su ru

    use a facility

  • 施設を予約するshi setsu o yo yaku su ru

    reserve a facility

Similar words

設備setsubi: Equipment and systems installed for a particular purpose or use.
機関kikan: An organization that carries out a particular public or social function.

Definition in Japanese

特定の目的のために設けられた建物や設備、組織。toku tei no moku teki no ta me ni mō ke ra re ta tate mono ya setsu bi so shiki

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 施設 (shisetsu) combines 施 (shi, "carry out") and 設 (setsu, "establish"), expressing something set up to serve a purpose.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 施設 (shisetsu) usually means a place or group of buildings for a specific purpose, while institution more often means an organization or established system.

Other meanings

  • institutionnoun

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