Ryokan Definition

rē-ōkän, ryō-
noun
An inn or hotel in Japan offering traditional Japanese cuisine and furnishings, and usually a large communal bath.
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Other Word Forms of Ryokan

Noun

Singular:
ryokan
Plural:
ryokans

Origin of Ryokan

  • Japanese ryokan from Middle Chinese lɨə´ kuan` inn lyə̆´ journey, travel (also the source of Mandarin lǚ) kuan` guesthouse, to lodge (also the source of Mandarin guǎn)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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