Translation guide
The English word "resort" has two main meanings: a place for vacation or recreation, and the act of turning to something as a final option. This guide covers both, with natural Japanese equivalents.
A place where people go for relaxation, recreation, or holidays, often with facilities like hotels, beaches, or ski slopes.
The most direct and common loanword for a vacation resort. Used for beach resorts, ski resorts, etc.
I went to a resort in Okinawa for summer vacation.
Literally 'resort area/place'. Slightly more formal or descriptive than リゾート alone.
Karuizawa is a famous resort area.
A health resort or spa, often associated with hot springs and recuperation. More formal/literary.
To do something that you do not want to do because you have no other choice, or to use something as a final course of action.
The phrase 'as a last resort' is often translated as 最終手段として (さいしゅうしゅだんとして) or 最後の手段として (さいごのしゅだんとして). Do not use リゾート for this meaning.
この保養地は温泉で知られている。
This health resort is known for its hot springs.
He resorted to violence.
I had no choice but to resort to a last resort.
Means 'to rely on' or 'to turn to'. Slightly less forceful than 訴える, can be used for depending on something as a resource.
He always resorts to his parents in the end.
Literally 'run to ~'. Implies rushing into an extreme or undesirable action. Often used with negative behaviors.
He quickly resorts to violence.