How does one say "I need a place to stay"?


I assume "todomerumono" or 留める物 is the "a place to stay".

Something like "留める物が要する"?

Since 要する is to need... It's a very direct translation.

I'm trying to write stories in Japanese to learn words, and this story
involves the heroine asking for a place to stay. The land is fantasy/magical
and pre-industrial in case that affects word choice.

--- UPDATE ---

The heroine is saying it.




I think it's more common in Japanese to use 'want' instead of 'need' (or just
implications of necessity/desire) when you're talking about oneself--
otherwise, it comes off as a bit strong or desperate. If the heroine is indeed
asking in such a way, then sova's answer would work.

Otherwise, here are some roundabout (but more 'Japanese') ways to go about it:

> 泊まれるところを探していますが…  
>  I'm looking for a place where I can stay [and would you happen to know of
> any?]...
>
> 泊まる場所、ありますか？  
>  Is there a place to stay? [Hopefully in your house?]




I think it's more common in Japanese to use 'want' instead of 'need' (or just
implications of necessity/desire) when you're talking about oneself--
otherwise, it comes off as a bit strong or desperate. If the heroine is indeed
asking in such a way, then sova's answer would work.

Otherwise, here are some roundabout (but more 'Japanese') ways to go about it:

> 泊まれるところを探していますが…  
>  I'm looking for a place where I can stay [and would you happen to know of
> any?]...
>
> 泊まる場所、ありますか？  
>  Is there a place to stay? [Hopefully in your house?]

