Meaning and Usage
"ホテル" means "hotel" in Japanese and refers to a place where people stay temporarily, usually when traveling. It is a loanword from English and is commonly used in everyday conversation.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "ホテル" when talking about travel plans, accommodations, or making reservations. It is used in both casual and formal situations.
Collocations and Patterns
- ホテルに予約する: to make a reservation at a hotel
- ホテルのフロント: hotel front desk
- ホテルに泊まる: to stay at a hotel
Tips
"ホテル" is always written in katakana because it is a foreign loanword. Be careful not to confuse it with "旅館" (りょかん), which is a traditional Japanese inn. "ホテル" usually implies a Western-style accommodation.