Japanese word

民宿

Pronunciation

Romajiminshuku

Meaning

  • nounguesthouse

Example

夏は民宿に泊まります。natsu wa min shuku ni to ma ri ma su

I stay at a guesthouse in summer.

Illustration for 民宿 (guesthouse)

More examples

海の近くの民宿では、新鮮な魚料理を味わえます。umi no chika ku no min shuku de wa shin sen na sakana ryō ri o aji wa e ma su

At a guesthouse near the sea, you can enjoy fresh fish dishes.

Core concept

Describes a small, often family-run place where travelers stay in a home-like setting, sometimes with meals.

Common phrases

  • 民宿に泊まるmin shuku ni to ma ru

    stay at a guesthouse

  • 民宿を営むmin shuku o itona mu

    run a guesthouse

Similar words

旅館ryokan: A traditional Japanese inn that usually offers tatami rooms and may include meals.
ゲストハウスgesutohausu: A budget lodging place that often offers shared rooms and shared facilities.
ペンションpenshon: A small lodging house, often in a resort area, that provides rooms in a private-house style.

Definition in Japanese

一般の民家などが営み、旅行者に宿泊場所や食事を提供する宿泊施設。ip pan no min ka na do ga itona mi ryo kō sha ni shuku haku ba sho ya shoku ji o tei kyō su ru shuku haku shi setsu

Word origin

民宿 (minshuku) combines 民 (min, "people") and 宿 (shuku, "lodging"), forming a word for lodging run by ordinary households.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the term bed and breakfast, 民宿 (minshuku) does not by itself guarantee that breakfast is included in the price.

Other meanings

  • bed and breakfastnoun
  • pensionnoun

Related words

  • 民宿業minshukugyōguesthouse businessnoun
  • 民宿業者minshukugyōshaguesthouse operatornoun

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