サウナ
sauna[sa̠ɯ̟na̠]
The Japanese word for sauna is サウナ.
サウナ is a noun used to refer to a sauna room or a sauna house.
Meaning: sauna room or house (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of using a sauna, you can use the phrase サウナに入る.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is sauna.
Did you know?
- Some Japanese people practice サ活, a slang term meaning 'sauna activity' that involves tracking and recording every sauna visit in a dedicated app.
- While サウナ is a loanword, the experience of using one is often described through the term ととのう, which translates to 'to be prepared' or 'to be arranged'.
- Japanese sauna culture often involves ロウリュ, the practice of pouring water over hot stones to create a burst of steam.
Examples in context
- サウナにいるの？Are you in the sauna?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is currently in the サウナ.Tatoeba #8816950 by bunbuku, translation #5753492 by CM
- サウナとプールがあります。There's a sauna and a pool.This sentence is useful for describing facilities that include a サウナ and a pool.Tatoeba #2301777 by tommy_san, translation #2300609 by Hybrid
- 軟木の絶縁された部屋およびよいヒーターはサウナのための絶対必要である。An insulated soft-wood room and a good heater are the absolute necessities for a sauna.This sentence is useful for discussing the technical necessities required for a サウナ.Tatoeba #74080 by fcbond, translation #329640 by fcbond
- 明日、サウナに行きたいんだけど、一緒に行かない？I want to go to the sauna tomorrow, want to come with me?
- いいね！私も最近リラックスしたいから、行こうよ！Sure! I've been wanting to relax too, let's go!
- すみません、ホテル内にサウナはありますか？Excuse me, is there a sauna at the hotel?
- はい、7階にあります。ご利用いただけますよ。Yes, it's on the 7th floor. You can use it.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking at a fitness center.
- 蓮 Ren美咲さんはサウナが好きですか？Misaki-san wa sauna ga suki desu ka?Misaki, do you like the sauna?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、蓮さん。大好きです。Hai, Ren-san. Daisuki desu.Yes, Ren. I love it.
- 蓮 Renじゃあ、一緒にサウナに入りましょう。Jaa, issho ni sauna ni hairimashou.Then, let's go into the sauna together.
- 美咲 Misakiいいですね。行きましょう！Ii desu ne. Ikimashou!That sounds good. Let's go!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sauna” translations and entries サウナ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
