noun
lounge; waiting room; bar lounge
Refers to a comfortable seating area in hotels, airports, or bars. The English-derived sense is the most common usage.
空港のラウンジで出発を待った。
I waited for my departure in the airport lounge.
ホテルのラウンジで軽く飲んだ
We had a light drink in the hotel lounge.
noun
hostess club; hostess bar
In Japanese nightlife, a lounge often refers to a hostess club where female staff entertain male customers. This sense is distinct from the Western 'lounge' and is a common usage in Japan.
彼は仕事の後、よくラウンジに行く。
He often goes to a hostess club after work.