Translation of Japanese word "ホテル" to English
ホテル
ホテル
[hoteru]
IPA: /ho̞te̞ɾɯ/
Meaning
NounA large town house or mansion; a grand private residence, especially in France.
How to use
ホテル (hoteru) — 'hotel' (loanword). ビジネスホテル — budget business hotel. ホテルを予約する — book a hotel.
🇬🇧 English
hotel
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ホテル
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ホテル
Romaji Transcription: hoteru
Example Sentences
ホテルの部屋はきれいです。
ホテル の へや は きれい です。
The hotel room is clean.
ホテルにチェックインします。
ホテル に ちぇっく いん します。
I will check in at the hotel.
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Common phrases
- 高級ホテル— luxury hotel
- ホテルに泊まる— stay at hotel
- ホテルのロビー— hotel lobby
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Frequency rank: #523 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "ホテル" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ホテル" means "hotel" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "ホテル"?▼
The word "ホテル" is read as "ホテル" (hoteru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A facility for travelers to stay.".
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