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hot spring, spa
A natural spring of geothermally heated water, or a resort/facility built around such a spring.
週末に温泉に行く予定だ。
I plan to go to a hot spring on the weekend.
日本には温泉がたくさんある。
There are many hot springs in Japan.
温泉に入ると疲れが取れる。
Taking a hot spring bath relieves fatigue.
家族で温泉旅行に行ってきた。
I went on a hot spring trip with my family.
この温泉は肌にいいと言われていて、遠くから来る人も多い。
This hot spring is said to be good for the skin, and many people come from far away.
CULTURAL NOTE: 温泉 is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture. Japan has over 3,000 hot spring resorts due to its volcanic geography.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 温泉に入る (to take a hot spring bath)
- 温泉に行く (to go to a hot spring/spa)
- 温泉旅行 (hot spring trip)
- 温泉地 (hot spring resort area)
- 温泉宿/旅館 (hot spring inn)
TYPES OF 温泉:
- 露天風呂 (outdoor bath)
- 内湯 (indoor bath)
- 足湯 (foot bath)
FAMOUS 温泉 AREAS:
- 別府, 箱根, 草津, 有馬