Translation guide
The English word "amenity" covers a range of meanings from hotel features to urban planning. This guide helps you choose the right Japanese expression based on what you want to say.
Referring to a desirable or useful feature of a hotel, apartment, or public facility.
General term for facilities or equipment. Often used in the plural 設備が整っている (well-equipped).
This hotel has excellent amenities.
Loanword from English, commonly used in the hospitality industry for toiletries, slippers, etc. Often refers to small complimentary items.
Amenities are in the bathroom.
Specifically refers to amenity goods like shampoo, toothbrush, etc.
Amenity goods are handed out at the front desk.
Describing the overall pleasantness, comfort, or livability of a location.
The quality of being comfortable and pleasant. Often used for living environments.
The amenity of this town contributes to its livability.
Specifically refers to the comfort of living in a place. More subjective than 快適さ.
In urban planning or real estate, used to mean the attractiveness or convenience of an area. Often part of compounds like アメニティ空間.
Referring to public amenities provided by a municipality or community.
Referring to the quality of being agreeable in social situations. This is a less common meaning.
While アメニティ is understood, it is mainly used in hospitality or real estate contexts. For general facilities, use 設備 or 公共施設.
このマンションは住み心地がいい。
This apartment has great amenity.
この地域はアメニティが高い。
This area has high amenity.
Facilities that make daily life convenient, such as shops, clinics, and daycares. Often used in real estate.
Check the surrounding amenities.