Japanese Conversation · Level 35
90 words
Japanese word
温泉
Pronunciation
Romajionsen
Meaning
- nounhot spring
Example
近くに温泉があります。chika ku ni on sen ga a ri ma su
There is a hot spring nearby.
More examples
この温泉は肌にいいです。ko no on sen wa hada ni i i de su
This hot spring is good for the skin.
Core concept
Refers to a spring whose underground heat makes its water suitable for a bath.
Common phrases
温泉に入るon sen ni hai ru
bathe in a hot spring
温泉施設on sen shi setsu
hot-spring facility
温泉街on sen machi
hot-spring town
Definition in Japanese
地下の熱で温められた水が湧き出る場所、またはその湯を使う入浴施設。chi ka no netsu de atata me ra re ta mizu ga wa ki de ru ba sho ma ta wa so no yu o tsuka u nyū yoku shi setsu
Word origin
The word 温泉 (onsen) combines 温 (on, "warm") with 泉 (sen, "spring") to express the idea of a warm spring.
Usage tips
- In English, 温泉 (onsen) commonly names a Japanese hot-spring bathing facility, while hot spring remains the general translation.