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国民宿舎 (こくみんしゅくしゃ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
publicly-run budget hotel
A low-cost accommodation facility operated by a local government, often located in national parks or scenic areas, aimed at promoting public welfare and tourism.
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This publicly-run budget hotel is popular because it has a hot spring attached.
Kanji 民 people, nation, subjects 宿 inn, lodging, relay station Similar words 民みん 宿しゅく 民宿 is a privately-run guesthouse, often family-operated, while 国民宿舎 is a public facility run by a local government.
ビジネスホテル ビジネスホテル is a private budget hotel chain targeting business travelers, whereas 国民宿舎 is a public facility often located in tourist areas.
Etymology Compound of 国民 (kokumin, 'citizen') and 宿舎 (shukusha, 'lodging house'), reflecting its purpose as a public accommodation for citizens.