How to say "bedding" in Japanese
- 床とこnounPrimarily the bed itself, and by extension the bedding spread on it — the made-up sleeping place rather than the items as goods; think of laying out or getting into bed.
- 寝具しんぐnounThe general term for bedding as a set of articles — futon, covers and pillows treated as items you buy, lay out or wash; when you mean 'bedding', this is the word to reach for.
- 夜具やぐnounPoints to the bedding used at night — the futon and covers you sleep in; a fine word when the night-time bedding itself is meant, though 寝具 is the go-to for bedding in general.
Use 床 for the bed or made-up sleeping place, 寝具 for bedding as a set of items, and 夜具 for the bedding used at night; for 'bedding' in general, 寝具 is the safest choice.
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