簡易ベッド

• Reading: かんいベッド
• Romaji: kan'i beddo
• Kanji breakdown: 簡 (kan) — brevity, simplicity; 易 (i/eki) — easy, simple
• Pronunciation: /ka.ɴ.i.bed.do/

Meaning

Cot; camp bed; a simple, portable, or temporary bed.

A compound of 簡易 (simple/makeshift) and ベッド (bed). Refers to lightweight, foldable beds used in emergencies, camping, hospitals, or temporary accommodations. Distinct from a regular bed in its portability and basic construction.

Examples

1. 避難所に簡易ベッドが設置された。 Cots were set up at the evacuation shelter.
2. キャンプ用の簡易ベッドを買った。 I bought a camp cot for camping.
3. 残業が多いので会社に簡易ベッドを置いている。 I have a cot at the office because I work late so often.

Usage Guide

Context: disaster relief, camping, hospital

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

簡易 (simple) from Sino-Japanese + ベッド from English 'bed.' The compound reflects the Japanese habit of creating descriptive noun phrases with borrowed words.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal