チェックイン
chekkuin[t͡ɕe̞k̚kɯ̟ĩɴ]
The Japanese phrase for "check-in" is チェックイン (chekkuin). Wiktionary also lists 搭乗手続き (tōjō-tetsudzuki).
Meaning: act of checking in (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| チェックイン | chekkuin | [t͡ɕe̞k̚kɯ̟ĩɴ] (narrow) |
| 搭乗手続き | tōjō-tetsudzuki |
チェックイン is a katakana loanword used for the act of checking in. It is commonly used when checking into hotels or when visiting airport check-in counters.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 搭乗手続き is composed of 搭乗, which means boarding a vehicle and 手続き, which means procedures or formalities.
Which one should you use?
While チェックイン is a direct loanword for the general act of checking in, 搭乗手続き is a more formal term specifically used for airport boarding procedures.
How do you pronounce it?
chekkuin
Did you know?
- In the context of social media, Japanese users use チェックイン to mean 'tagging' a specific location on a post, similar to how it is used on Facebook or Foursquare.
- The kanji 搭 in 搭乗手続き originally referred to building a temporary platform or tower, which evolved into the meaning of boarding a vehicle.
- At a traditional Japanese inn, or ryokan, the 'check-in' process often begins with a formal greeting and a welcome drink rather than just a transaction at a counter.
Examples in context
- こんにちは、チェックインしますHello, I will check-in.
- すみません、チェックインはどこですか？Excuse me, where is the check-in counter?
- チェックインはどこでできますか？Chekkuin wa doko de dekimasu ka?Where can I check in?
- チェックインの時間は何時ですか？Chekkuin no jikan wa nan-ji desu ka?What time is the check-in?
Example conversation
A couple arriving at a hotel lobby.
- 大翔 Hirotoここでチェックインできますか？Koko de chekkuin dekimasu ka?Can we check in here?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、あちらのカウンターへどうぞ。Hai, achira no kauntā e dōzo.Yes, please go to that counter over there.
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとう。予約したよ。Arigatō. Yoyaku shita yo.Thanks. I made the reservation.
- 美咲 Misaki助かるわ。大翔さん、早かったね。Tasukaru wa. Hiroto-san, hayakatta ne.That helps. You were fast, Hiroto.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “check-in” translations and entries チェックイン, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
