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温泉

Hot Springs


Meaning

Hot Springs, Onsen

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A warm spring (like the water kind of spring) is a hot spring. These are really nice. You should go to them in Japan.


Reading

おんせん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 温泉めぐり

    visiting multiple hot springs

    温泉旅行

    a trip to a hot spring resort

    温泉成分

    chemical components of a hot spring

  • ラジウム温泉

    a hot spring rich in radium

    人工温泉

    an artificial hot spring

    ラドン温泉

    a hot spring rich in radon

  • 温泉に入る

    to get into a hot spring

    温泉に行く

    to go to a hot spring

    温泉につかる

    to soak in a hot spring

  • 温泉のお湯

    hot spring water

    温泉の町

    hot spring town

    温泉の成分

    chemical components of a hot spring

Context Sentences

この温泉は、タトゥーのある人も入れますよ。

This onsen is open for people with tattoos too.

今週末、友人と温泉旅行に行きます。

I will go on a hot spring trip with my friends this weekend.

私の父も母も温泉が好きじゃありません。

Neither my dad nor mom likes hot springs.


Kanji Composition