Meaning

Primary

Hot Springs

Alternative

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
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

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

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