Japanese word

泊まり

Pronunciation

Romajitomari

Meaning

  • nounovernight stay

Example

友達が泊まりに来ます。tomo dachi ga to ma ri ni ki ma su

My friend is coming to stay overnight.

Illustration for 泊まり (overnight stay)

More examples

出張では泊まりを避けて、日帰りにします。shut chō de wa to ma ri o sa ke te hi gae ri ni shi ma su

I avoid overnight stays on business trips and return home the same day.

Core concept

泊まり (tomari) refers to an overnight stay at another place, whether it is arranged informally with friends or provided as lodging.

Common phrases

  • 泊まりに行くto ma ri ni i ku

    go stay overnight

  • 泊まりで出かけるto ma ri de de ka ke ru

    go on an overnight trip

Similar words

宿泊shukuhaku: Using a place for an overnight stay as a guest or lodger.
外泊gaihaku: Remaining away from home overnight.
寝泊まりnetomari: To use a place for sleeping and staying overnight, whether for one night or several.

Definition in Japanese

外出先などに宿をとり、夜を過ごすこと。gai shutsu saki na do ni yado o to ri yoru o su go su ko to

Word origin

泊まり (tomari) comes from 泊まる (tomaru, "to stay overnight"); its continuative form 泊まり functions as a noun meaning an overnight stay.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 泊まり (tomari) can describe a planned overnight visit, while English often chooses stay, sleepover, or lodging according to the setting.

Other meanings

  • lodgingnoun

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