Ryokan meaning
An inn or hotel in Japan offering traditional Japanese cuisine and furnishings, and usually a large communal bath.
noun
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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