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ryokan
ryokan [ ri ṓkən ] (plural ryokans)


noun 
Definition:
 
traditional Japanese hotel: a traditional Japanese establishment providing food and lodging for travellers
[Mid-20th century. < Japanese< ryo- 'travel' + kan- 'building']
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