温泉

おんせん
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

A hot spring; naturally heated groundwater used for bathing, therapy, and relaxation.

Noun

Examples

週末は友達と温泉に行ってゆっくり休んだ。

Over the weekend I went to a hot spring with friends and relaxed.

この温泉は美肌効果があると言われている。

This hot spring is said to have skin-beautifying effects.

露天風呂付きの温泉宿に泊まった。

I stayed at a hot spring inn with an open-air bath.

2

A hot spring resort or spa — the facilities and tourist area centered around hot springs.

Noun

Examples

箱根は東京から近く、人気の温泉地だ。

Hakone is close to Tokyo and is a popular hot spring resort.

温泉街を散歩して土産屋を覗くのが楽しい。

It's fun to stroll through the hot spring town and peek into souvenir shops.