Japanese dictionary
How to say "bedroom" in Japanese
寝室しんしつ · shinshitsu
"Bedroom" in Japanese is 寝室 (shinshitsu). In conversation, people often just say 部屋 (heya) or describe it by use.
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Ways to say "bedroom" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 寝室しんしつ · shinshitsu | Bedroom. Common in writing and real estate. |
| 寝る部屋ねるへや · neru heya | The room where you sleep. Casual. |
How to use it
Japanese apartment listings count rooms with letters: 2LDK means two rooms plus a living room, dining area and kitchen.
A Japanese-style bedroom with tatami is 和室 (washitsu).
Example sentences
- 寝室にエアコンがあります。Shinshitsu ni eakon ga arimasu.There's an air conditioner in the bedroom.
- この家は寝室が三つあります。Kono ie wa shinshitsu ga mittsu arimasu.This house has three bedrooms.
- 寝室の窓から山が見えます。Shinshitsu no mado kara yama ga miemasu.You can see the mountains from the bedroom window.
- 2LDKのマンションを探しています。Tsū eru dī kē no manshon o sagashite imasu.I'm looking for a two-bedroom apartment.
- 寝室は静かな方がいいです。Shinshitsu wa shizuka na hō ga ii desu.I'd prefer a quiet bedroom.
- 子どもの寝る部屋を用意しました。Kodomo no neru heya o yōi shimashita.We got a bedroom ready for the kids.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What does 2LDK mean?
2LDK is a Japanese apartment layout: two rooms plus an L (living room), D (dining area) and K (kitchen). It is roughly a two-bedroom apartment.
How do you say "living room" in Japanese?
A living room is リビング (ribingu) or 居間 (ima).
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