寝 床(ねどこ)

ねどこ

noun

bed, sleeping place

1. bed, sleeping place

The place where one sleeps, including futons, beds, or any spot used for sleeping. Has a warm, familiar tone compared to more formal alternatives.

寝床(ねどこ)に入(はい)る。

To get into bed.

猫(ねこ)が暖(あたた)かい寝床(ねどこ)を探(さが)している。

The cat is looking for a warm place to sleep.

母(はは)が寝床(ねどこ)を敷(し)いてくれた。

My mother laid out the bedding for me.

Usage

寝床(ねどこ) refers to the actual sleeping place, whether a futon or a bed. It has a warm, homey nuance and is used in everyday conversation. It can also refer to an animal's sleeping spot.

Common collocations

寝床(ねどこ)に入(はい)る — to get into bed
寝床(ねどこ)を敷(し)く — to lay out bedding
寝床(ねどこ)から出(で)る — to get out of bed

Similar words

ベッド refers specifically to a Western-style bed. 布団(ふとん) is the traditional Japanese bedding. 寝床(ねどこ) is a general term for any sleeping place regardless of type.

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Added 2026.2.21 14:22 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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