エアビーアンドビー
eabīandobī
The English phrase "airbnb" is translated into Japanese as エアビーアンドビー (eabīandobī).
If you are speaking in a formal context regarding the concept of private accommodation, you may use the term 民泊.
Meaning: Airbnb (name)
How do you pronounce it?
eabīandobī
Did you know?
- The use of 民泊 became a major legal flashpoint in Japan, leading to the 2018 Private Lodging Business Act. This law strictly limits the number of days a host can rent out their home per year.
- While the brand name is transliterated, many locals shorten it to the slang エアビー (eabī). This clipped version is much more common in casual conversation than the full brand name.
- Some travelers confuse 民泊 (minpaku) with 農泊 (nohaku), which specifically refers to staying at a farmhouse to experience rural agricultural life.
Examples in context
- お部屋を予約したいのですが、Airbnbで利用可能ですか？I would like to make a room reservation, is Airbnb available?
- Airbnbのチェックアウト時間は何時ですか？What time is the checkout for Airbnb?
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are planning a trip to Kyoto.
- 健太 Kentaホテルよりエアビーアンドビーがいいかな。Hoteru yori eribi andibi ga ii kana.I wonder if an Airbnb would be better than a hotel.
- 陽葵 Himariいいですね。安いところを探しましょう。Ii desu ne. Yasui tokoro o sagashimashou.That sounds good. Let's look for a cheap place.
- 健太 Kentaエアビーアンドビーならキッチンもあります。Eribi andibi nara kitchin mo arimasu.If it's an Airbnb, there will be a kitchen too.
- 陽葵 Himari自炊できるのは助かりますね。Jisui dekiru no wa tasukarimasu ne.It helps to be able to cook for ourselves.
