Translation guide
In Japanese, a hot spring is most commonly referred to as 温泉 (onsen). This word covers natural hot springs, bathing facilities, and the cultural experience. There are also more specific terms for the water source, types of springs, and related activities.
The most common way to refer to a hot spring, whether natural or as a bathing facility.
The standard word for a hot spring. It can refer to the natural spring itself, the bathing facility, or the hot spring resort area.
There are many hot springs in Japan.
Would you like to go to a hot spring this weekend?
Referring specifically to the hot water itself or the source of the spring.
Also used for the water itself, especially in contexts like 'hot spring water'.
This hot spring water is said to be good for the skin.
Refers to the source of the hot spring, often used when talking about the natural spring before it is piped into baths.
A general word for hot water, often used in the context of baths and hot springs. Can be combined with other words like 温泉 (onsen) to form 温湯 (onsen-yu).
Referring to a place known for its hot springs, often a resort area or town.
Describing different kinds of hot springs based on location, temperature, or mineral content.
Words related to the act of bathing in or enjoying hot springs.
Bathing, especially in a bath or hot spring. Often used in formal contexts.
Please wash your body before bathing.
The most common way to say 'to take a hot spring bath'.
I take a hot spring bath every evening.
Staying at a hot spring for therapeutic purposes, often for an extended period.
When visiting a hot spring in Japan, remember to wash your body thoroughly before entering the bath, and do not put towels in the water. Tattoos may be prohibited in some facilities.
この旅館は源泉かけ流しです。
This inn uses free-flowing hot spring water directly from the source.
This is nice hot water (in a bath).
I like walking around hot spring towns.
このあたりは硫黄泉が多いです。
There are many sulfur springs in this area.
A carbonated spring, with bubbles like soda water.
Carbonated springs are said to improve blood circulation.
I stayed for a week for hot spring therapy.