N4 Onsen baths · 4 passages
温泉の種類
Types of onsen baths
Discover indoor and outdoor baths, learn how private baths work, and find out how to enjoy a relaxing foot bath while exploring an onsen town. Select an underlined word for its reading and meaning.
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内湯
Indoor baths
は、建物の中にある温泉のお風呂です。旅館やホテルなどに多く、雨や風を入れます。寒い日でも、外に出ないで温泉を楽しめるので便利です。ほかのお客さんと使う内湯では、お湯に入る前に体を洗いましょう。
An indoor bath is a hot spring bath inside a building. They are common in traditional inns and hotels, and you can bathe without worrying about rain or wind. They are convenient because you can enjoy the hot springs without going outside, even on cold days. When using an indoor bath shared with other guests, wash your body before entering the water.
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露天風呂
Outdoor baths
は、建物の外にあるお風呂です。旅館の庭などにあり、外の空気を感じながらを楽しめます。春は桜、秋は赤くなった木の葉が見える所もあります。屋根がある露天風呂もあるので、雨の日でも入れる場合があります。お風呂の周りの石や床はぬれているので、ゆっくり歩きましょう。
An outdoor bath is a bath outside a building. They can be found in places such as the gardens of traditional inns, where you can enjoy the scenery while feeling the fresh air. At some places, you can see cherry blossoms in spring and red leaves in autumn. Some outdoor baths have roofs, so you may be able to use them even on rainy days. The stones and floors around the bath are wet, so walk slowly.
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貸切風呂
Private baths
は、自分や一緒に来た人だけで使えるお風呂です。旅館などにあり、家族や友達とゆっくり温泉を楽しめます。ほかのお客さんと一緒に入るのがな人にも便利です。が必要な所や、別にがかかる所もあるので、受付でしましょう。使える時間が決まっている場合は、時間を守りましょう。
A private bath is a bath that only you or the people accompanying you can use. They are available at traditional inns and similar places, where you can enjoy a relaxing hot spring bath with family or friends. They are also convenient for people who feel uncomfortable bathing with other guests. Some places require a reservation or charge an additional fee, so check at reception. If there is a set bathing time, be sure to keep to it.
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足湯
Foot baths
は、足だけを温泉のお湯に入れてお風呂です。温泉の町や駅の近くなどにあります。靴と靴下を脱げば、服を着たまま入れるので便利です。町を歩いているで、座って休みながら楽しめます。足をふくためのタオルを持っていくといいでしょう。
A foot bath is a bath where you warm up by putting only your feet in hot spring water. They can be found in onsen towns and near train stations. They are convenient because you can use them with your clothes on after taking off your shoes and socks. While walking around town, you can sit down, rest, and enjoy a foot bath along the way. It is a good idea to bring a towel to dry your feet.
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Key vocabulary
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| Japanese | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 内湯 | うちゆ | An indoor hot spring bath inside a building. |
| 気にしないで | きにしないで | Without worrying about; without being bothered by. Here, without worrying about rain or wind. |
| 露天風呂 | ろてんぶろ | An open-air bath outside a building. |
| 景色 | けしき | Scenery; the view around you. |
| 貸切風呂 | かしきりぶろ | A bath reserved for you and your group to use privately. |
| 苦手 | にがて | Uncomfortable with; not good at something. Here, feeling uncomfortable bathing with other guests. |
| 予約 | よやく | A reservation; booking something in advance. |
| 料金 | りょうきん | A fee; the amount charged for using a service. |
| 確認 | かくにん | Checking; confirmation. 確認する means to check or confirm information. |
| 足湯 | あしゆ | A foot bath; a bath for soaking only your feet. |
| 温まる | あたたまる | To become warm; to warm up. Here, warming your body by soaking your feet. |
| 途中 | とちゅう | On the way; partway through an activity. Here, during a walk around town. |