Going to an Onsen/Sento
Enjoy Japanese onsens and public baths—pay the bathing fee at the reception, learn bathing procedures and manners, and relax.
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Vocabulary
15hot spring
public bathhouse
bathing
reception
fee
changing room
towel
bathhouse
washing place
hot spring source
to separate
conduct
comfortable, pleasant
to relax
manners
Phrases & sentences
15いらっしゃいませ。入浴料は500円です。
Welcome. The bathing fee is 500 yen.
タオルは持ってきましたか?
Did you bring a towel?
ここのお湯はとてもあたたかいですね。
The water here is really warm, isn't it?
まず身体を洗ってから湯船に入ってくださいね。
Please wash your body first, then get into the bath.
シャンプーとリンスは共用ですか?
Is the shampoo and conditioner shared?
すみません、貸しタオルはありますか?
Excuse me, do you have rental towels?
サウナはあちらの方です。
The sauna is over there.
ここは初めてなんですか?
Is this your first time here?
湯をかけてから湯に入ってください。
Please pour water over yourself before entering the bath.
露天風呂は最高でした。
The open-air bath was the best.
心身ともにリフレッシュできました。
I was refreshed both physically and mentally.
銭湯のルールを説明しますね。
Let me explain the public bath rules.
ホットケーキ食べた後の温泉、最高!
A hot spring after pancakes, the best!
お湯はぬるめになりますが、よろしいですか?
The water is on the cooler side, is that okay?
ゆっくりくつろいでくださいね。
Please relax and take your time.