English–Japanese
“going to bed” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishūshin
Example
会議の前日は早めに就寝します。kai gi no zen jitsu wa haya me ni shū shin shi ma su
I go to bed early the night before a meeting.
How to say “going to bed” in Japanese
“Going to bed” in Japanese is 就寝 (shūshin).
Describes entering a place or state of rest for the night, with emphasis on the act of retiring rather than the whole period of sleep.
Example sentences with 就寝
健康のため、毎日ほぼ同じ時刻に就寝することが大切です。ken kō no ta me mai nichi ho bo ona ji ji koku ni shū shin su ru ko to ga tai setsu de su
For your health, it is important to go to bed at nearly the same time every day.
Tips for using 就寝
- In Japanese schedules and daily routines, 就寝 (shūshin) often labels a planned bedtime, so the word has a more formal tone than ordinary conversation.