温泉とは
What is an onsen?
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温泉は、地面から出てくる温かいお湯のことです。
An onsen is warm hot water that comes up from the ground.
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日本には温泉がたくさんあり、昔からたくさんの人に愛されています。
Japan has many onsen, and they have been loved by many people since long ago.
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温泉のお湯の中には、体にいいものがたくさん入っています。
The onsen water contains many things that are good for your body.
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そのため、お風呂に入ると、病気やけががよくなることがあります。
Because of this, bathing can sometimes help illnesses and injuries get better.
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外にある「露天風呂」では、自然を見ながらお風呂に入れます。
At an outdoor rotenburo (open-air bath), you can bathe while looking at nature.
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桜や雪など、きれいな景色を楽しめるのでとても人気です。
It is very popular because you can enjoy beautiful scenery such as cherry blossoms and snow.
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温泉に入るときは、お湯をきれいにするために、まず体を洗わなければなりません。
When entering an onsen, you must first wash your body to keep the water clean.
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また、お湯の中にタオルを入れてはいけないという大切なルールがあります。
There is also an important rule that you must not put a towel in the water.
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「旅館」に泊まって、浴衣を着ておいしい料理を食べるのも楽しいです。
It is also fun to stay at a ryokan, wear a yukata, and eat delicious food.
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温泉は、疲れた体と心を元気にしてくれる、とてもすばらしい場所です。
An onsen is a wonderful place that refreshes a tired body and mind.
Grammar point · starting point
～から
“from”
Place から after a noun to show where something starts or comes from. In this reading, it tells us where hot spring water comes from and how long onsen have been loved.
Noun から
From this reading
地面から
From the ground.
昔から
Since long ago.
Ready to try it? Practice four ways to talk about starting points.
A little practice, a little progress
Where does it start?
Choose the word or phrase that completes each sentence with “from” or “since.” Match the English meaning. Take your time, use a hint, and try again whenever you need.
Question 1 of 4
The hot water comes out of the ground.
お湯は地面blank出てきます。
Hint: The ground is the source of the water. Choose the particle that means “from,” rather than “to” or “as far as.”
Question 2 of 4
Onsen have been popular since long ago.
温泉は昔blank人気があります。
Hint: 昔 means “long ago.” The missing particle marks when something began, so here “from” means “since.”
Question 3 of 4
Walk from the ryokan to the onsen.
blank温泉まで歩きます。
Hint: The 旅館 (Japanese inn) is where the walk starts. Use noun + から for the starting place; まで marks the destination.
Question 4 of 4
You can bathe in the onsen from the morning.
blank温泉に入れます。
Hint: 朝 means “morning.” Choose the phrase that says bathing is possible starting in the morning, rather than only “in” or “until” the morning.
よくできました！
You did it! 4 out of 4.
You’ve practiced all four starting points with ～から — for places and times. Every try helps your Japanese grow. Keep it up!