Japanese word

浴びる

Pronunciation

Romajiabiru

Meaning

  • verbtake a shower

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • シャワーを浴びるsha wā o a bi ru

    take a shower

Definition in Japanese

水や湯などを体全体に受ける。また、光や多くの称賛などを受ける。mizu ya yu na do o karada zen tai ni u ke ru ma ta hikari ya ō ku no shō san na do o u ke ru

Word origin

The native Japanese verb 浴びる (abiru) is the modern form of 浴ぶ (abu), an older verb for receiving water over the body.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • bask inverb
  • be showered withverb

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