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浴
Bathe, Bath
あ (びる), あ (びせる)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Bathing is an important part of Japanese culture. Whether visiting an onsen (hot spring) or a sentō (public bath), people often use the word 入浴 (taking a bath).
Memory Trick
Imagine relaxing in a steaming Japanese hot spring while warm water surrounds your body. That soothing bath helps you remember 浴 means 'to bathe.'
Readings
Onyomi: ヨク (yoku)
Kunyomi: あ (びる), あ (びせる)
Example Words
入浴
にゅうよく (nyuuyoku)
Taking a bath
浴びる
あびる (abiru)
To bathe in
日光浴
にっこうよく (nikkouyoku)
Sunbathing
シャワーを浴びる
シャワーをあびる (shawaa o abiru)
To take a shower
Example Sentence
仕事 の あとで お風呂 に 入浴しました。
しごと の あとで おふろ に にゅうよくしました。
shigoto no ato de ofuro ni nyuuyoku shimashita
I took a bath after work.