English–Japanese

“take a shower” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiabiru

Example

朝、シャワーを浴びます。asa sha wā o a bi ma su

I take a shower in the morning.

Illustration for 浴びる (take a shower)

How to say “take a shower” in Japanese

“Take a shower” in Japanese is 浴びる (abiru).

Expresses taking in something that falls or shines over one's entire body, including water, light, and praise.

Full entry for 浴びる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 浴びる

運動の後は、汗を流すためにシャワーを浴びます。un dō no ato wa ase o naga su ta me ni sha wā o a bi ma su

After exercising, I take a shower to wash off the sweat.

Tips for using 浴びる

  • In beginner conversation, 浴びます (abimasu) is the polite present form of 浴びる (abiru), and it fits naturally in short statements about daily routines.

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