ホットスポット
hotto supotto
The English phrase 'hot spot' is translated into Japanese as ホットスポット (hotto supotto).
ホットスポット refers to a location where Wi-Fi Internet access is available. In practical daily usage, Japanese speakers are more likely to use the term Wi-Fiスポット (Wi-Fi spot) to refer to a Wi-Fi hot spot. Additionally, if you are using the term to describe a trendy place, the informal phrase 流行りの場所 (hayari no basho) can be used.
Meaning: location in which Wi-Fi Internet access is available (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
hotto supotto
Did you know?
- If you want to describe a 'hot spot' as a place that is currently popular, you might say it is 熱い (atsui). While this literally means 'hot' in temperature, it is used metaphorically to describe intense popularity or excitement.
- The word 流行り (hayari) used for trendy spots comes from the verb 流れる (nagareru), meaning 'to flow', suggesting that trends flow through the city like a current.
- To describe a 'hot spot' in terms of popularity, Japanese people may use the word 話題 (wadai), which literally means 'topic of conversation'.
Examples in context
- この地域には観光客があまり来ないけれど、このレストランは地元の穴場です。Not many tourists visit this area, but this restaurant is a local hot spot.
- 東京ディズニーランドは日本でも有名な人気スポットです。Tokyo Disneyland is a famous hot spot in Japan.
- 若者の間で、このカフェは流行りの場所ですよ。Among young people, this café is a hot spot, you know.
- 近くのホットスポットを探しています。Chikaku no hotto supotto o sagashite imasu.I am looking for a nearby hot spot.
- 駅の近くに無料のホットスポットがあります。Eki no chikaku ni muryō no hotto supotto ga arimasu.There is a free hot spot near the station.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are at a cafe and Kenta needs to check his email.
- 美咲 Misaki健太さん、何か困っていますか？Kenta-san, nani ka komatte imasu ka?Kenta, is something wrong?
- 健太 Kentaはい、この近くにホットスポットはありますか？Hai, kono chikaku ni hotto supotto wa arimasu ka?Yes, is there a hot spot near here?
- 美咲 Misakiあそこの公園にホットスポットがあるはずですよ。Asoko no kōen ni hotto supotto ga aru hazu desu yo.There should be a hot spot in that park over there.
- 健太 Kentaありがとうございます、行ってきます。Arigatō gozaimasu, ittekimasu.Thank you, I'll go check it out.
