Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
japanese room (in a hotel)
English answer:
Japanese-style room
Added to glossary by
SirReaL
Dec 9, 2004 12:04
20 yrs ago
English term
japanese
Non-PRO
English
Marketing
Tourism & Travel
- hotel/resort accommodation
Could you please explain "japanese"? These are accommodation options for either hotels or resorts (or both). Thank you.
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2 DOUBLE BEDS
TWO QUEEN BEDS
TWO SINGLE BEDS
ROOM/SUITE W/JACUZZI
**DELUXE JAPANESE W/BATH
**SUP JAPANESE W/BATH
**STD JAPANESE W/O BATH
**STD JAPANESE W/BATH
1 DOUBLE BED
STANDARD ONE KING BED
ONE QUEEN BED
ONE TWIN BED
NSMKG TOWER
TWO QUEEN BEDS
TWO SINGLE BEDS
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2 DOUBLE BEDS
TWO QUEEN BEDS
TWO SINGLE BEDS
ROOM/SUITE W/JACUZZI
**DELUXE JAPANESE W/BATH
**SUP JAPANESE W/BATH
**STD JAPANESE W/O BATH
**STD JAPANESE W/BATH
1 DOUBLE BED
STANDARD ONE KING BED
ONE QUEEN BED
ONE TWIN BED
NSMKG TOWER
TWO QUEEN BEDS
TWO SINGLE BEDS
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Responses
Responses
+8
4 mins
Alison Schwitzgebel
France
France
Native in English
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English
Works in field
France
Words that work
Native in: English 
, German
Works in: German to English, Germanic(Other) to English, French to English
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Japanese-style
I think it means Japanese-style... but with your lack of context it's a bit hard to say.
HTH
Alison
HTH
Alison
Peer comment(s):
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Nesrin
: with futons and all - some fine examples here http://www.tokaidofuton.com/en/letti/letti.html
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Amal Al-Arfaj
1 hr
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T Crotogino
: I Jpana rooms are often described as "wa-fu", meaning Japanese-style, or "yo-fu", meaning "Western-style".
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humbird
: Yes, but what extent Japanese we don't know. It could be thorought "Wa-fu" as Crotogino pointed out, or just one Japnese style picture on the wall.
2 hrs
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Alexander Demyanov
3 hrs
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mportal
3 hrs
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Asghar Bhatti
3 hrs
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KathyT
: yes, with tatami, shoji, futons, etc. Stayed there, done that! ;-) Lots of fun for novices.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you."
-1
6 mins
suitable for Japanese guests
Suitable for Japanese guests/businessmen, who are likely to have different expectations or items to make them feel at home. For example, those complex hot/cold flushing toilets...
16 mins
probably means they have "futon" beds
like you find in Japanese hotels (ryokans)
54 mins
Rooms with Tatami mats, futon matresses,
low tables and chairs, plus paper and wood screens.
As opposed to carpeted Western rooms where residents leave their shoes on.
As opposed to carpeted Western rooms where residents leave their shoes on.
+1
3 hrs
FYI- interesting cultural differences
WHAT ARE THE ACCOMODATIONS LIKE IN JAPAN?
The Japanese style inns ( similar to pensions ) provide very comfortable futons with sheets and comforters. The bathrooms are either shared or private depending on each property. The western style hotels are very similar to N. American facilities
**except for the room size being much smaller in many cases.**
Amenities and comfort levels will vary depending on the class of hotel you reserve. Please check the Japanese Hotel section or ask us.
In order to use the Japanese-style toilet, one has to get in a low squatting position and keep the balance, which may be difficult for some, non-Japanese. The Japanese toilet is essentially the more hygienic one since the user does not come in contact with the toilet. Japanese-style toilets can be found in most public washrooms. Toilet paper is not always provided there, and it is recommended to always carry small packages of tissues with you.
The Japanese style inns ( similar to pensions ) provide very comfortable futons with sheets and comforters. The bathrooms are either shared or private depending on each property. The western style hotels are very similar to N. American facilities
**except for the room size being much smaller in many cases.**
Amenities and comfort levels will vary depending on the class of hotel you reserve. Please check the Japanese Hotel section or ask us.
In order to use the Japanese-style toilet, one has to get in a low squatting position and keep the balance, which may be difficult for some, non-Japanese. The Japanese toilet is essentially the more hygienic one since the user does not come in contact with the toilet. Japanese-style toilets can be found in most public washrooms. Toilet paper is not always provided there, and it is recommended to always carry small packages of tissues with you.
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Peer comment(s):
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humbird
: Good point Rita, however I have differnt view in terms of this particular question. Please see my answer.
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6 hrs
English term (edited):
Japanese - Japanese-style room
Japanese-style room
This clearly means a "Japanese-style room."
That means tatami mat and futon.
It is as simple as that.
That means tatami mat and futon.
It is as simple as that.
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10 hrs
Western-style hotel with Japanese amenities such as Jacuzzi
I thought the room is in Japanese style with tatami-mat and shoji-sliding doors, all Japanese style interiors, etc., but seeing double and/or queen bed and such I changed my mind.
It appears Western style hotel room with Western-style bed and other furnitures, but luxury room with whirl-pool bath tub which is commonly called jacuzzi.
I tell you SirReal, jacuzzi is NOT a Japanese invention but many American/Westerners think so. Nonetheless I have no intension of violently objecting. In any event I am under strong impression "jacuzzi" is the source of the word "japanese".
Hope this helps.
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Note added at 13 hrs 11 mins (2004-12-10 01:16:31 GMT)
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Because these four \"japanese\" stuff comes after Jacuzzi, I thought the word japanese referred to that. Obviously not as I see the itemization of different room settings. So I take back. Now I would more inclined to my comment I gave to Alison, namely the room is with japanese decor or something to note its characteristic differences from other rooms, but not drastically different from any other \"Western-style\" rooms.
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Note added at 13 hrs 18 mins (2004-12-10 01:23:04 GMT)
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Other than the \"jacuzzi\" mishap, my answer as appeared in titile is still OK.
It appears Western style hotel room with Western-style bed and other furnitures, but luxury room with whirl-pool bath tub which is commonly called jacuzzi.
I tell you SirReal, jacuzzi is NOT a Japanese invention but many American/Westerners think so. Nonetheless I have no intension of violently objecting. In any event I am under strong impression "jacuzzi" is the source of the word "japanese".
Hope this helps.
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Note added at 13 hrs 11 mins (2004-12-10 01:16:31 GMT)
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Because these four \"japanese\" stuff comes after Jacuzzi, I thought the word japanese referred to that. Obviously not as I see the itemization of different room settings. So I take back. Now I would more inclined to my comment I gave to Alison, namely the room is with japanese decor or something to note its characteristic differences from other rooms, but not drastically different from any other \"Western-style\" rooms.
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Note added at 13 hrs 18 mins (2004-12-10 01:23:04 GMT)
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Other than the \"jacuzzi\" mishap, my answer as appeared in titile is still OK.
Peer comment(s):
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KathyT
: Double, Queen beds are referring to other different (non-Japanese style) rooms available. This refers to tatami/shoji/futon rooms as you first visualized. Also, nothing to do with jacuzzis as some J-style rooms indicate no bath.
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Discussion
Thank you humbird, yet I must admit I do not understand your point at all.