ベッド

• Reading: ベッド
• Romaji: beddo
• Pronunciation: /bed.do/

Meaning

Bed. A Western-style raised bed with a frame and mattress.

Borrowed from English 'bed.' Refers specifically to Western-style raised beds, not the traditional Japanese futon (布団 — futon) which is laid on the floor. Many modern Japanese homes use beds, while futons remain popular for space efficiency. Common phrases: ベッドに入る (get into bed), ベッドで寝る (sleep in bed).

Examples

1. 疲れたのでベッドに入ります。 I'm tired, so I'm getting into bed.
2. ベッドの上に猫がいます。 There is a cat on the bed.
3. 大きいベッドが欲しいです。 I want a big bed.

Usage Guide

Context: home, hotels, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From English 'bed,' of Germanic origin. Western-style beds became popular in Japan during the postwar period as homes increasingly adopted Western-style rooms (洋室).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal