Japanese vocabulary for hotel and ryokan work
ホテル・旅館の仕事でつかう日本語
These are Japanese words you often hear at work. The furigana and romaji show you how to read them.
Front desk
フロント
| Japanese | How to read it (romaji) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 予約 | yoyaku | reservation |
| チェックイン | chekkuin | check-in |
| チェックアウト | chekkuauto | check-out |
| 宿泊 | shukuhaku | staying overnight |
| 部屋 | heya | room |
| 鍵 | kagi | key |
| 荷物 | nimotsu | luggage |
| 朝食 | choushoku | breakfast |
| 領収書 | ryoushuusho | receipt |
| お客様 | okyakusama | guest |
Cleaning guest rooms
客室の清掃
| Japanese | How to read it (romaji) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 清掃 | seisou | cleaning |
| 客室 | kyakushitsu | guest room |
| シーツ | shiitsu | sheet |
| 枕 | makura | pillow |
| 布団 | futon | futon (Japanese bedding) |
| タオル | taoru | towel |
| 浴室 | yokushitsu | bathroom |
| 交換 | koukan | change (replace) |
| 忘れ物 | wasuremono | lost property |
| ごみ箱 | gomibako | trash can |
Words for guiding guests
案内のことば
| Japanese | How to read it (romaji) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ご案内します | goannai shimasu | I will show you the way |
| こちらでございます | kochira de gozaimasu | It is here |
| 少々お待ちください | shoushou omachi kudasai | Please wait a moment |
| 承知しました | shouchi shimashita | Certainly |
| 恐れ入ります | osoreirimasu | polite thank you or excuse me |
| ごゆっくりどうぞ | goyukkuri douzo | Please take your time |
| 大浴場 | daiyokujou | large shared bath |
| 非常口 | hijouguchi | emergency exit |
| 階段 | kaidan | stairs |
| エレベーター | erebeetaa | elevator |
Meals and banquets
食事と宴会
| Japanese | How to read it (romaji) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 夕食 | yuushoku | dinner |
| 配膳 | haizen | setting out meals |
| 宴会 | enkai | banquet |
| お茶 | ocha | tea |
| 箸 | hashi | chopsticks |
| 料理 | ryouri | dish (cooked food) |
| 飲み物 | nomimono | drink |
| 下げる | sageru | clear away (dishes) |
| 和室 | washitsu | Japanese-style room |
| 洋室 | youshitsu | Western-style room |
The meaning of a word can change with the workplace or the situation. When you do not understand, ask a person at your workplace.
The Japanese text is the official text. The translation is a machine translation and has not yet been checked by a native speaker. If you feel the meaning is different, look at the Japanese text and ask someone at your workplace.
言葉の意味は、職場や場面でかわることがあります。わからないときは、職場の人に聞いてください。 日本語の文が正式です。翻訳は機械翻訳で、母語を話す人の確認はまだ受けていません。意味がちがうと感じたら、日本語の文を見て、職場の人に聞いてください。
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