Translation guide
The English word 'lodge' can refer to a small house in the countryside, the act of staying somewhere temporarily, or the act of formally submitting something. This guide covers the most common ways to express these meanings in Japanese.
Referring to a building used for accommodation, typically in nature
Loanword from English, commonly used for mountain lodges, ski lodges, and similar recreational accommodations.
山のロッジに泊まった。
We stayed at a mountain lodge.
Literally 'mountain hut', used for basic mountain shelters or cabins, often for hikers.
山小屋で一泊した。
We spent a night at a mountain hut.
Refers to a vacation home or second house, which could be a lodge-like building. More upscale than ロッジ.
軽井沢に別荘を持っている。
They have a vacation home in Karuizawa.
Describing the act of living in a place for a short period
Means to board or lodge in a private home, often as a student or worker. Implies a room and sometimes meals.
彼は東京で下宿している。
He is lodging in Tokyo.
General verb for staying overnight, not necessarily long-term. Can be used for hotels, friends' houses, etc.
友達の家に泊まった。
I lodged at a friend's house.
More formal term for 'stay', often used for longer periods or official visits.
ホテルに滞在する。
To lodge at a hotel.
The act of officially presenting something to an authority
Standard verb for submitting documents, applications, etc.
申請書を提出した。
I lodged an application.
Used specifically for lodging a complaint, protest, or objection formally.
苦情を申し立てた。
I lodged a complaint.
Can mean to lodge a lawsuit or bring a case to court. Stronger legal connotation.
When an object gets caught or fixed in a place
Means to get caught or snagged. Commonly used for objects stuck in something.
骨がのどに引っかかった。
A bone lodged in my throat.
Means to be blocked or clogged. Can describe something lodged in a narrow passage.
裁判所に訴えた。
They lodged a case in court.
Something is lodged in the pipe.