Japanese word

夜具

Pronunciation

Romajiyagu

Meaning

  • nounbedding

Example

使った夜具を片付けます。tsuka tta ya gu o kata zu ke ma su

I put away the bedding I used.

Illustration for 夜具 (bedding)

More examples

旅館では係の人が夜具を敷いてくれます。ryo kan de wa kakari no hito ga ya gu o shi i te ku re ma su

At a Japanese inn a staff member lays out the bedding for me.

Core concept

夜具 (yagu) refers to the bedding used for sleeping at night, viewed as a complete set of sleeping items.

Common phrases

  • 夜具を片付けるya gu o kata zu ke ru

    put away bedding

Similar words

寝具shingu: A common general term for bedding and other equipment used for sleeping.
布団futon: A Japanese-style mattress or quilt used for sleeping.

Definition in Japanese

就寝の際に用いる布団や毛布などの一式。shū shin no sai ni mochi i ru fu ton ya mō fu na do no is shiki

Word origin

夜 (ya, "night") + 具 (gu, "equipment") forms 夜具 (yagu), meaning equipment used for sleeping at night.

Usage tips

  • 夜具 (yagu) is a somewhat formal word, while 寝具 (shingu) is a common general term for bedding and other sleeping equipment.

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