ステイ

noun

stay; sojourn

A temporary stay or visit, often used in travel, hospitality, or event contexts. The spelling ステイ is typical for this meaning.

• ホテルでのステイを楽たのしみました。

  I enjoyed my stay at the hotel.

• 長ちょう期きステイプランもあります。

  We also have long-stay plans.

noun

prop; support; stay (structural)

A physical support or brace, such as in construction, clothing, or mechanical contexts. The spelling ステー is strongly preferred for this meaning.

• この棚たなにはステーが必ひつ要ようです。

  This shelf needs a support bracket.

• シャツの襟えりにステーを入いれる。

  Insert stays into the shirt collar.