ryokan
noun
a traditional Japanese inn or small hotel whose floors are covered with tatami.
ryokans
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pluralof ryokan.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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From ryokans overlooking rice fields to resorts on private islands, there’s no shortage of inviting places to stay in Asia.
From New York Times ● Sep. 27, 2022
In my Kinosaki ryokans, at lavish kaiseki dinners, the learning curve was steeper.
From New York Times ● Dec. 4, 2018
At ryokans like this, and at other top-quality Japanese restaurants, they serve the famous multi-course kaiseki meal, which has evolved from the ancient tea ceremony.
From Forbes ● Aug. 20, 2014
