Meaning

Primary

Bed

Alternative

Sleeping Place

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A sleep bed is where you sleep. Where do you sleep? In a bed, probably.

This can refer to any kind of sleeping place, including a bed, futon, or even an animal's nest or den. You'll often see it in literature, in phrases like 寝床に入る (to get into bed). When you're talking about your bed in casual conversation, you'll probably just say ベッド.

Reading

ねどこ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses the kun'yomi readings of the kanji. You didn't learn the second kun'yomi reading for 床. You take とこ and rendaku it into どこ. How do you remember this? Just think about your bed. Then wonder, "where (どこ) is it?"

Context

Context Sentences

寝床に入ったとたん、宿題があることを思い出した。

The moment I got into bed, I remembered I had homework.

寝床の中で大人しくしているほど、僕は聞き分けのいい子ではなかった。

I wasn't the kind of obedient child who would quietly stay in bed.

猫は寝床の上で小さく身を丸め、静かな寝息を立てていた。

The cat lay curled up on its bed, breathing softly in its sleep.

夜更けの雨はやむ気配もなく、私は寝床の中でその単調な響きに耳を傾けていた。

The late-night rain showed no sign of stopping, and I lay in bed listening to its monotonous sound.

Kanji Composition