イン

Etymology 1
From.

First cited to a text by from 1906 in the sense “inside”.

Noun

 * 1) inside; interior; inner portion
 * 2)  racing line, inside line the most optimal route to finish a race
 * 3)  the back nine; the last nine holes of an 18-hole golf course
 * 1)  racing line, inside line the most optimal route to finish a race
 * 2)  the back nine; the last nine holes of an 18-hole golf course
 * 1)  the back nine; the last nine holes of an 18-hole golf course
 * 1)  the back nine; the last nine holes of an 18-hole golf course
 * 1)  the back nine; the last nine holes of an 18-hole golf course

Verb

 * 1) to put something in
 * 2) to tuck in (clothing)
 * 3) to enter
 * 4) to enter
 * 1) to enter
 * 2) to enter
 * 1) to enter
 * 2) to enter
 * 1) to enter

Etymology 2
From.

Noun

 * 1) inn

Usage notes

 * Aside from usage in specific company or brand names, such as, this term appears to be used primarily to refer to smaller overnight lodging establishments outside of Japan.