How to say 'Bath' in Japanese | 風呂

word

Meaning

Bath

Reading

Kanji

風Wind, Style 呂Bath

Explanation

The Japanese noun '風呂 (ふろ)' refers to a bath, specifically a traditional Japanese bath. This term is commonly used to describe the bathing area or the act of bathing itself. In Japanese culture, taking a bath is often a relaxing and cleansing ritual, and '風呂' can refer to both the bathtub and the entire bathroom area. For example: I will take a bath「風呂に入ります」(ふろにはいります). The bath is ready「風呂が沸きました」(ふろがわきました). It's important to note that '風呂' is often used in the context of a traditional Japanese bathhouse or '銭湯 (せんとう)', where people go to bathe communally.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

N1

Kanji Grade

10

Frequency

2145

Composition

kanji

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