シャワーを浴びる
shawā o abiru
To say "I take a shower" in Japanese, use シャワーを浴びる (shawā o abiru).
The phrase is used to describe the act of washing one's body by standing under a spray of water.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb 浴びる (abiru) literally means to pour something over oneself or to bathe in something, such as light or water.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The dictionary form シャワーを浴びる is the informal or plain form used with friends or family. A more humble or polite way to express asking for permission or showing gratitude for being allowed to take a shower is シャワーを浴びさせていただきます.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express a future intention or a habitual action, use the polite form シャワーを浴びます. To express that you took a shower in the past, change the verb to the polite past form 浴びました. You can also use the expression シャワーを浴びることになっています to formally state that taking a shower is something you are scheduled or expected to do.
How do you pronounce it?
shawā o abiru
Did you know?
- In Japanese, you can use 浴びる to describe 'bathing' in the applause of a crowd, treating the sound of clapping like a physical spray of water.
- While シャワーを浴びる is used for showering, Japanese culture emphasizes the お風呂 (ofuro), a deep soaking tub. In many homes, you must shower and wash your body entirely before even stepping into the tub.
- Because 浴びる implies the act of pouring something over yourself, it is the same verb used to describe 'being hit' by something like a heavy rain or a barrage of questions.
Examples in context
- 毎日シャワーを浴びますI take a shower every day
- 毎日、シャワーを浴びる。Mainichi, shawaa o abiru.I take a shower every day.
- 今からシャワーを浴びるね。Ima kara shawaa o abiru ne.I'm going to take a shower now.
- 運動した後にシャワーを浴びる。Undou shita ato ni shawaa o abiru.I take a shower after exercising.
Example conversation
A couple is getting ready for bed at home.
- 陽葵 Himari健太くん、先にシャワーを浴びる？Kenta-kun, saki ni shawaa o abiru?Kenta, are you going to take a shower first?
- 健太 Kentaうん、先にシャワーを浴びるよ。Un, saki ni shawaa o abiru yo.Yeah, I'll take a shower first.
- 陽葵 Himariじゃあ、私は本を読んでるね。Jaa, watashi wa hon o yonderu ne.Then, I'll be reading a book.
- 健太 Kentaわかった。すぐ終わるよ。Wakatta. Sugu owaru yo.Okay. I'll be quick.
