(がんばんよく)

がんばんよく
noun
hot stone bath; hot stone spa
1. hot stone bath; hot stone spa
A type of spa treatment where one lies on heated flat stones, typically wearing light clothing, to induce sweating. Believed to have detox and relaxation benefits.
岩盤浴(がんばんよく)でたくさん(あせ)をかいた。
I sweated a lot in the hot stone bath.
岩盤浴(がんばんよく)(はじ)めてだ。
This is my first time doing a hot stone bath.
岩盤浴(がんばんよく)(あと)(はだ)がすべすべになる。
My skin becomes smooth after a hot stone bath.

岩盤浴(がんばんよく) is done wearing provided light clothes (館内着(かんないぎ)) and lying on heated natural stones. It's a popular amenity at スーパー銭湯(せんとう) and 健康(けんこう)ランド. Sessions typically last 15-20 minutes.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 岩盤浴(がんばんよく)(たの)しむ (to enjoy hot stone bathing)
  • 岩盤浴(がんばんよく)専用(せんよう)() (hot stone bath clothing)
  • 岩盤浴(がんばんよく)エリア(えりあ) (hot stone bath area)

RELATED TERMS:

  • サウナ: sauna
  • スーパー銭湯(せんとう): super bathhouse
  • デトックス: detox
  • 遠赤外線(えんせきがいせん): far-infrared