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How to say "go to bed" in Japanese

ねる · neru

To "go to bed" in Japanese is 寝る (neru). Before going to bed, people say おやすみなさい (oyasuminasai).

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Ways to say "go to bed" in Japanese

JapaneseWhen to use it
ねる · neruTo go to bed; to sleep.
しゅうしんする · shūshin suruTo go to bed. Formal.
おやすみなさい · oyasuminasaiGood night (before bed).

How to use it

"What time do you go to bed?" is 何時に寝ますか (nanji ni nemasu ka).

Staying up late is 夜更かし (yofukashi).

Example sentences

Questions

How do you say "put the kids to bed" in Japanese?

Say 子どもを寝かせる (kodomo o nekaseru).

Is おやすみなさい only for bedtime?

Mostly yes. At night, you can also use it as "good night" when parting from people you know well.

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