サウナ

Sauna culture has seen a major revival in Japan, particularly since the early 2020s. The term サウナー (sauna enthusiast) is commonly used.

Common collocations

• サウナに入(はい)る: to go into a sauna
• サウナで整(ととの)う: to achieve a state of relaxation through the sauna cycle
• 水風呂(みずぶろ): cold plunge bath (used after sauna)
• 外気浴(がいきよく): outdoor air bath (rest period in the sauna cycle)

Usage

The Japanese sauna experience typically follows a cycle: sauna → 水風呂(みずぶろ) (cold bath) → 外気浴(がいきよく) (rest). The verb 整(ととの)う (to be in order) is used to describe the pleasant sensation achieved through this cycle.