Explore 浴 in everyday bathing and in expressions for receiving light or applause.
The idea
浴 has 10 strokes; follow the linked diagram. 浴びる is read あびる, while compounds such as 入浴 and 浴室 use よく. Learn each reading with its word.
| Japanese word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 浴びる | あびる | to bathe in; to receive |
| 入浴 | にゅうよく | bathing |
| 日光浴 | にっこうよく | sunbathing |
| 浴室 | よくしつ | bathroom |
Examples
- 毎朝、シャワーを浴びます。I take a shower every morning.
- 子どもたちは日の光を浴びています。The children are enjoying the sunshine.
- 寝る前に入浴してください。Please take a bath before going to bed.
- 日光浴は気持ちがいいです。Sunbathing feels good.
- 浴室は二階にあります。The bathroom is on the second floor.
- 俳優は拍手を浴びました。The actor was greeted with applause.
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Watch out
浴びる takes what falls on or reaches someone with を: シャワーを浴びる. 入浴する means to take a bath; it is not the same construction.
Try it yourself
Write the reading of 浴びる in hiragana.
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あびる
浴びる is あびる; シャワーを浴びる means to take a shower.
Write the reading of 入浴 in hiragana.
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にゅうよく
入浴 is にゅうよく; 入浴する means to take a bath.
Choose the missing kanji: 日光＿（にっこうよく）［浴／谷］.
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浴
浴 completes 日光浴（にっこうよく）, sunbathing. 谷 alone means valley.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
Write the reading of 浴びる in hiragana.
Write the reading of 入浴 in hiragana.
Choose the missing kanji: 日光＿（にっこうよく）［浴／谷］.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write 浴 using the diagram, then cover the table and read 浴びる and 入浴. Make a sentence with one of them.