Japanese symbol for “motel”
モーテル
モーテル
Romaji: mooteru
motel
In Japanese, motel is モーテル (mooteru).
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Meanings
- n motel
- n drive-in love hotel
Written forms: —. Readings: モーテル、モテル.
Other Japanese words for “motel”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| モーターイン | モーターイン mootaain | motor inn; motel |
| モーターホテル | モーターホテル mootaahoteru | motor hotel; motel |
See also: Chinese symbol for “motel”.
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