Meaning and Usage
"宿泊" (しゅくはく) refers to staying overnight or lodging, typically in a hotel, inn, or other accommodation. It is a formal noun often used in travel, hospitality, and tourism contexts.
Common Contexts
You will see "宿泊" used when discussing hotel stays, booking accommodations, or describing facilities that offer overnight lodging. It often appears in compound words like "宿泊施設" (lodging facilities) or "宿泊料金" (lodging fees).
Collocations and Patterns
- 宿泊施設 (しゅくはくしせつ): lodging facilities, places where you can stay overnight
- 宿泊料金 (しゅくはくりょうきん): lodging fee, the cost of staying overnight
- 宿泊予約 (しゅくはくよやく): lodging reservation, booking a place to stay
Register and Usage Notes
"宿泊" is a neutral to formal term, suitable for written and spoken Japanese in business, travel, and official contexts. It is less casual than words like "泊まる" (to stay overnight) but more precise when referring to the concept of lodging.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "宿泊" with the verb "泊まる". Remember, "宿泊" is a noun and often used with verbs like "する" (to do) to mean "to stay overnight" (e.g., 宿泊する). Using it as a verb without "する" is incorrect.