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Ryokan

Ryokan

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A Japanese Zen monk and poet known for simple nature poems and calligraphy
  • proper noun
: Ryokan
  • The Ryokan that I visited in Japan featured beautiful gardens and simple, elegant rooms reflecting Zen philosophy.

Examples

  • Houshi Ryokan, Japan

    Blog text (32)

  • The Houshi Ryokan in Hokuriku, Ishikawa, northwest of Tokyo, is one of the oldest ryokans in Japan.

    Blog text (32)

  • Science-Party Candidate Professor Watanabe has been placed under house-arrest today at Toho Mountain Ryokan after offering sharp criticism last night of the Kobayashi Administration's Canine Saturation-crisis policy:

    Isle of Dogs (2018)

  • Houshi Ryokan, a historic inn in Japan, is famous for its serene atmosphere and traditional hospitality.

  • I want to stay at the Tawaraya Ryokan in Kyoto because it offers a unique experience of Japanese culture and nature.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Ryokan is the name of a Japanese monk and poet, and it comes from two Japanese characters: 良 meaning 'good' and 寛 meaning 'generous'. Those meanings fit his calm, simple poems about nature, so the name helps you remember the kind, peaceful person behind the work.