温泉

おんせん
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1Naturally warm water that wells up from underground — used for bathing and relaxing the body.

Noun

Examples

週末は友達と温泉に行ってゆっくり休んだ。

On the weekend I went to a hot spring with friends and relaxed.

この温泉は美肌効果があると言われている。

This hot spring is said to be good for your skin.

冷えた体を温泉であたためた。

I warmed up my cold body in the hot spring.

露天風呂付きの温泉に一度は入ってみたい。

I'd like to try a hot spring with an open-air bath at least once.

2A hot-spring resort area — an onsen town or lodging built around a hot spring, as in 温泉地 or 温泉宿.

Noun

Examples

箱根は東京から近く、人気の温泉だ。

Hakone is close to Tokyo and is a popular hot-spring resort.

温泉街を散歩して土産屋を覗くのが楽しい。

It's fun to stroll through the hot-spring town and browse the souvenir shops.