ナイトスポット

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Meanings

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noun

nightspot; nightclub

A place open late for entertainment, such as a club, bar, or live music venue. Common in travel and lifestyle contexts.

東とう京きょうにはたくさんのナイトスポットがある。

There are many nightspots in Tokyo.

週しゅう末まつは友とも達だちと新あたらしいナイトスポットに行いくのが好すきだ。

On weekends I like going to new nightspots with friends.

Related words

クラブ
クラブ often refers specifically to a dance club or membership-based venue, while ナイトスポット is a broader term covering any nighttime entertainment place.
飲のみ屋や
飲み屋 is a casual drinking establishment, whereas ナイトスポット can include non-drinking venues like live houses or late-night cafes.

Built from

ナイト+スポット

Written forms

ナイトスポット
Standard katakana spelling for the loanword 'nightspot'.
ナイト・スポット
- ないとすぽっと
  Variant with interpunct; less common in running text but seen in signage or stylized writing.
- ナイト・スポット

Etymology

Loanword from English 'nightspot', combining 'night' and 'spot'. Entered Japanese in the late 20th century with the spread of Western-style nightlife culture.