Japanese dictionary
How to say "bed" in Japanese
ベッドべっど · beddo
"Bed" in Japanese is ベッド (beddo). Many Japanese homes also use 布団 (futon), bedding that is laid on the floor at night and folded away in the morning.
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Ways to say "bed" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ベッドべっど · beddo | Bed. |
| 布団ふとん · futon | Futon; Japanese bedding laid on the floor. |
| 寝るねる · neru | To go to bed; to sleep. |
How to use it
"Go to bed" is usually 寝る (neru). もう寝ます means "I'm going to bed now."
Hotel rooms: a twin room is ツイン and a double room is ダブル.
Example sentences
- ベッドを買いました。Beddo o kaimashita.I bought a bed.
- 旅館では布団で寝ました。Ryokan de wa futon de nemashita.We slept on futons at the ryokan.
- 今日は疲れたので、早く寝ます。Kyō wa tsukareta node, hayaku nemasu.I'm tired today, so I'll go to bed early.
- ツインの部屋を予約しました。Tsuin no heya o yoyaku shimashita.I booked a twin room.
- 毎朝ベッドを整えます。Maiasa beddo o totonoemasu.I make my bed every morning.
- ベッドの横に時計を置いています。Beddo no yoko ni tokei o oite imasu.I keep a clock next to my bed.
Questions
What is a futon in Japan?
In Japan, 布団 (futon) is a thin mattress and quilt laid on a tatami floor for sleeping, then folded and stored during the day.
How do you say "go to bed" in Japanese?
Say 寝る (neru). The polite form is 寝ます (nemasu), as in そろそろ寝ます (I'll go to bed soon).
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