Japanese Vocabulary and phrases when staying at a hotel

Staying at a hotel can be an exciting and memorable experience, but it can also be challenging if you don't know the necessary vocabulary and phrases. In this blog, we'll cover some essential terms and phrases to make your hotel stay more comfortable.

Reservations and Check-In

When booking a hotel, you'll need to make a reservation. Here are some key vocabulary terms to know:

• ホテル (hoteru) - hotel

• 予約 (yoyaku) - reservation

• 部屋 (heya) - room

• チェックイン (chekkuin) - check-in

• チェックアウト (chekkuauto) - check-out

• レセプション (resepushon) - reception

• フロントデスク (furonto-desuku) - front desk

When checking in at the hotel, you'll need to provide your name and reservation details. Here are some phrases to know:

• こんにちは、私は〇〇と予約しました。(Konnichiwa, watashi wa ____ to yoyaku shimashita.) - Hello, I have a reservation for ____.

• 私たちは〇〇の予約をしています。(Watashitachi wa ____ no yoyaku wo shiteimasu.) - We have a reservation for ____.

• パスポートをお見せください。(Pasupōto wo omisete kudasai.) - Please show me your passport.

Hotel Room

Once you've checked in, you'll head to your hotel room. Here are some vocabulary terms to know:

• シングルルーム (shinguru rumu) - single room

• ダブルルーム (daburu rumu) - double room

• ツインルーム (tsuin rumu) - twin room

• スイートルーム (suīto rumu) - suite room

• 禁煙ルーム (kin'en rumu) - non-smoking room

• 喫煙ルーム (kitsu'en rumu) - smoking room

• ベッド (beddo) - bed

• ソファー (sofā) - sofa

• テレビ (terebi) - TV

• 冷蔵庫 (reizouko) - refrigerator

• エアコン (eakon) - air conditioning

• 窓 (mado) - window

When checking into your room, you'll receive a key. Here are some phrases to know:

• 部屋の鍵をください。(Heya no kagi wo kudasai.) - Can I have a key to my room, please?

• 部屋を変更したいのですが。(Heya wo henkou shitai no desu ga.) - I'd like to change my room, please.

Hotel Amenities

Hotels offer a range of amenities to make your stay more comfortable. Here are some vocabulary terms to know:

• レストラン (resutoran) - restaurant

• バー (bā) - bar

• プール (pūru) - pool

• ジム (jimu) - gym

• サウナ (sauna) - sauna

• ルームサービス (rūmu sābisu) - room service

• ランドリーサビス (randorī sabisu) - laundry service

  駐車場 (chūshajō) - parking lot

  Wi-Fi (waifai) - Wi-Fi

When staying at a hotel, you may want to take advantage of these amenities. Here are some phrases to know:

レストランの予約をしたいのですが。(Resutoran no yoyaku wo shitai no desu ga.) - I'd like to make a reservation at the restaurant.

ルームサービスをお願いします。(Rūmu sābisu wo onegaishimasu.) - Could I have room service, please?

駐車場はありますか。(Chūshajō wa arimasu ka.) - Is there a parking lot?

Housekeeping

Housekeeping services are essential for keeping your hotel room clean and comfortable. Here are some vocabulary terms to know:

• ハウスキーピング (hausukīpingu) - housekeeping掃除 (souji) - cleaning

• タオル (taoru) - towel

• 石鹸 (sekken) - soap

• シャンプー (shanpū) - shampoo

• コンディショナー (kondishonā) - conditioner

• 歯ブラシ (haburashi) - toothbrush

• 歯磨き粉 (hamigakiko) - toothpaste
  
  

  Here are some phrases to know when requesting housekeeping services:

お部屋を掃除していただけますか。(Oheya wo souji shite itadakemasu ka.) - Could you please clean my room?

タオルを追加していただけますか。(Taoru wo tsuika shite itadakemasu ka.) - Could I have some extra towels, please?

石鹸とシャンプーを補充してください。(Sekken to shanpū wo hokan shite kudasai.) - Could you please replenish the soap and shampoo?

歯ブラシと歯磨き粉を持ってきていただけますか。(Haburashi to hamigakiko wo motte kite itadakemasu ka.) - Could you please bring me a toothbrush and toothpaste?

Check-Out

When it's time to check out of the hotel, you'll need to settle your bill and return your key. Here are some vocabulary terms to know:

チェックアウト (chekkuauto) - check-out

帳票 (chōhyō) - receipt

支払い (shiharai) - payment

領収書 (ryōshūsho) - receipt

鍵 (kagi) - key

Here are some phrases to know when checking out:

チェックアウトの手続きをお願いします。(Chekkuauto no tetsuzuki wo onegaishimasu.) - I'd like to check out, please.

帳票と領収書をください。(Chōhyō to ryōshūsho wo kudasai.) - Could I have the bill and receipt, please?

• 支払いはクレジットカードでお願いします。(Shiharai wa kurejitto kādo de onegaishimasu.) - I'd like to pay with a credit card, please.

  部屋の鍵を返却します。(Heya no kagi wo henkyaku shimasu.) - I'm returning the key to my room.

Exercise for Japanese Learners

Now that you've learned some essential vocabulary and phrases for staying at a hotel in Japanese, it's time to practice! Here's an exercise for Japanese learners:

Match the vocabulary terms with their meanings:

1. ホテル (hoteru)

2. 部屋 (heya)

3. シングルルーム (shinguru rumu)

4. チェックイン (chekkuin)

5. ルームサービス (rūmu sābisu)

6. 掃除 (souji)

7. 歯磨き粉 (hamigakiko)

8. 支払い (shiharai)

a. hotel b. room c. single room d. check-in e. room service f. cleaning g. toothpaste h. payment

Complete the following sentences with the appropriate vocabulary term or phrase:

1. お部屋を __________ していただけますか。(Oheya wo _________ shite itadakemasu ka.) - Could you please clean my room?

2. ルームサービスで __________ を注文しました。(Rūmu sābisu de ________ wo chūmon shimashita.) - I ordered _________ through room service.

3. チェックインの際には、パスポートを __________ ください。(Chekkuin no sai ni wa, pasupōto wo __________ kudasai.) - Please show your passport when checking in.

4. __________ を持ってきていただけますか。(__________ wo motte kite itadakemasu ka.) - Could you please bring me a __________?

5. 部屋の __________ を変更したいのですが。(Heya no __________ wo henkou shitai no desu ga.) - I'd like to change my room __________.