Japanese Conversation · Level 90
60 words
Japanese word
入浴
Pronunciation
Romajinyūyoku
Meaning
- nounbathing
Example
毎晩入浴します。mai ban nyū yoku shi ma su
I take a bath every night.
More examples
温泉では、ゆっくり入浴してください。on sen de wa yu kku ri nyū yoku shi te ku da sa i
Please take a bath at a hot spring.
Core concept
Refers to the act of going into water as a regular way to bathe and care for the body.
Common phrases
入浴するnyū yoku su ru
take a bath
入浴前nyū yoku mae
before bathing
入浴後nyū yoku ato
after bathing
Similar words
風呂furo: A common noun for taking a bath, and sometimes for the bath or bathing place itself.
Definition in Japanese
湯や水に身を浸して体を温め、清潔にすること。yu ya mizu ni mi o hita shi te karada o atata me sei ketsu ni su ru ko to
Word origin
The word 入浴 (nyūyoku) uses 入 (nyū, "enter") with 浴 (yoku, "bathe"), linking the action of entering with the purpose of bathing.
Usage tips
- 入浴 (nyūyoku) is a neutral term that fits conversations about daily routines as well as formal writing about health and hygiene.