At the A1 level, you usually learn 'neru' (to sleep). 'Shūshin' is a more advanced word you might see on signs in a hotel or hospital. It simply means 'going to bed.' If you see '就寝時間' (shūshin jikan), it means the time everyone should be in bed. Don't worry about using it in speaking yet; just recognize it on schedules. It's like the difference between saying 'I'm going to sleep' and 'I am retiring for the evening.' A1 students should focus on the kanji '寝' which is part of this word.
At the A2 level, you are learning to describe daily routines. 'Shūshin' is useful when you want to sound a bit more formal or when reading schedules. You might encounter it in health-related texts. For example, '就寝前に水を飲む' (shūshin mae ni mizu o nomu) means 'drink water before going to bed.' You should understand that this word is a noun, but can be used like a verb with 'suru.' It is common in written Japanese, especially in apps or diaries that track your habits.
At the B1 level, you should start distinguishing between registers. 'Shūshin' is a formal 'Kango' (Sino-Japanese word). You would use this in a presentation about health or in a formal essay. It sounds more objective and professional than 'neru.' You should also learn compound words like '就寝中' (during sleep) and '就寝時刻' (bedtime). At this level, you can use it to describe the habits of others in a formal setting, such as reporting on a survey about people's lifestyles.
At the B2 level, you should be comfortable with the technical nuances. 'Shūshin' is used in medical and scientific contexts to describe the 'sleep onset' period or the scheduled time for rest. You will see it in news articles discussing 'sleep hygiene' (就寝衛生). You should also be aware of how it differs from 'suimin' (the state of sleep). B2 learners should be able to read and write formal instructions that include this word, such as '就寝の際は、火の元を確認してください' (Please check the stove before retiring).
At the C1 level, you should appreciate the subtle connotations of 'shūshin.' It implies a transition and a sense of order. In literature, it might be used to describe the dignified end of a day for a character of high standing. You should be able to use it in complex sentences, such as discussing the socio-economic factors that lead to 'irregular bedtime' (不規則な就寝) in modern society. You should also recognize it in honorific forms like '御就寝' used in extremely formal journalism regarding the Imperial Family.
At the C2 level, you possess a native-like grasp of 'shūshin.' You can use it in academic papers, legal documents (e.g., regarding the rights of workers to rest), or high-level medical discourse. You understand its historical roots and how it contrasts with more archaic terms or highly specific medical jargon like '入眠潜時' (sleep onset latency). You can effectively use the word to convey a sense of formality, clinical objectivity, or disciplined routine in any written or spoken context without it sounding forced.

就寝 in 30 Sekunden

  • 就寝 (shūshin) means 'going to bed' in a formal or official capacity.
  • It is a noun that can become a verb with 'suru', though this is rare in speech.
  • You will see it on schedules in hospitals, hotels, and military barracks.
  • It is different from 'suimin' (sleep state) and 'neru' (casual sleeping).

The word 就寝 (shūshin) is a formal Japanese noun that translates to 'going to bed' or 'retiring for the night.' While the everyday verb for 'to sleep' is 寝る (neru), 就寝 is reserved for more structured, official, or clinical contexts. It combines the kanji (meaning to take up, engage in, or settle into) and (meaning sleep). Therefore, it literally describes the act of 'settling into sleep.' This word is frequently encountered in schedules, medical reports, and formal announcements where precision and politeness are paramount.

Register
Formal/Academic. Used in writing or formal speech rather than casual conversation with friends.
Common Usage
Found in hospital schedules (就寝時間 - bedtime), hotel information packets, and news reports regarding health and wellness.

病院の就寝時間は午後九時です。(The hospital's bedtime is 9:00 PM.)

In a cultural context, Japanese society places a high value on discipline and routine, and the use of 就寝 reflects this. When a doctor asks about your 'sleep habits,' they will use this term to maintain a professional distance. It is not just about the act of closing one's eyes, but the transition from the waking world to the state of rest. Understanding this word helps learners navigate formal environments like Japanese workplaces, schools, or medical facilities where 'standard' verbs might sound too blunt or childish.

適切な就寝前の習慣が大切です。(Proper pre-sleep habits are important.)

Morphology
It is a Sino-Japanese word (Kango), which naturally carries a higher level of formality compared to native Japanese words (Wago).

彼は毎日同じ時間に就寝する。(He goes to bed at the same time every day.)

Using 就寝 correctly involves understanding its role as a noun and its ability to function as a verb when paired with する (suru). However, unlike 寝る (neru), 就寝する is quite stiff. It is more common to see 就寝 as part of a compound noun. For instance, 就寝前 (shūshin-mae) means 'before going to bed,' and 就寝中 (shūshin-chū) means 'while sleeping/during the night.'

Grammar Tip
When using it as a verb, '就寝いたします' (shūshin itashimasu) might be used by a hotel staff member to describe a guest's retirement for the evening, but an individual rarely says '今から就寝します' to a friend; they would say 'もう寝るね' instead.

就寝の1時間前にはスマホを見ない方がいい。(It is better not to look at your smartphone one hour before bedtime.)

Another frequent construction is 就寝に就く (shūshin ni tsuku), although 床に就く (toko ni tsuku) is more common. In news reports about the Emperor or high-ranking officials, you might hear 御就寝 (goshūshin), adding the honorific 'go' to show extreme respect. This highlights how the word scales with formality. In daily life, you will see it most often on forms—for example, a sleep study questionnaire asking for your 'average bedtime' would list it as 平均就寝時刻 (heikin shūshin jikoku).

規則正しい就寝は健康の基本です。(Regular bedtime is the basis of health.)

In Japan, you are likely to hear or see 就寝 in several specific environments. One of the most common is in hospitals or traditional inns (ryokan). In a hospital, a nurse might announce 「消灯、就寝の時間です」 (shōtō, shūshin no jikan desu), meaning 'Lights out, it's time to go to bed.' This signals a collective transition to rest. Similarly, in a dormitory or a military setting, 就寝 is the technical term for the end of the day's activities.

キャンプ場では10時が就寝時間と決められています。(At the campsite, 10 PM is designated as bedtime.)

You will also encounter this word in media. Documentaries about wildlife might describe an animal's 'sleeping habits' using 就寝. In the world of business, a sleep-tech company might market a '就寝用サプリメント' (supplement for bedtime). It carries a nuance of 'preparing the body for rest' rather than just the state of being unconscious. If you are staying at a high-end hotel, the services provided during 'turndown' might be described in the brochure as preparations for your 就寝.

ラジオの深夜放送を聞きながら就寝するのが習慣だ。(It's my habit to go to bed while listening to late-night radio.)

The biggest mistake learners make with 就寝 is using it in casual conversation. If you say to a friend, 「昨日、11時に就寝した」 (Kinō, jū-ichi ji ni shūshin shita), you will sound like a textbook or a robot. In casual settings, always use 寝る (neru). 就寝 is a 'big word' that should be saved for writing, formal reports, or when discussing health in a serious manner.

Mistake
Using '就寝' when talking to children or close friends. Correct: 'もう寝る時間だよ' (It's time to sleep). Incorrect: '就寝の時間ですよ' (unless you are being intentionally formal or ironic).

× 友達に「いつ就寝する?」と聞く。(Wrong: Asking a friend 'When will you retire for the night?')

Another mistake is confusing 就寝 (the act of going to bed) with 睡眠 (suimin) (the state of sleep). While related, 就寝 is the 'event' of going to bed, whereas 睡眠 refers to the duration or quality of the sleep itself. For example, you can have a 'short 睡眠' (short sleep), but you wouldn't say 'short 就寝.' You have a 'late 就寝' (late bedtime).

To truly master 就寝, you must know its synonyms and how they differ in nuance and register. The most direct alternative is 寝る (neru), which is the universal word for sleep. However, Japanese has many layers of formality.

床に就く (toko ni tsuku)
A literary expression meaning 'to go to bed.' It feels more poetic and slightly less clinical than 就寝.
睡眠 (suimin)
Refers to the physiological state of sleep. Often used in '睡眠不足' (sleep deprivation).
お休みになる (oyasumi ni naru)
The honorific (Keigo) version of 'to sleep.' Used when talking about someone of higher status.

While 就寝 focuses on the schedule and the 'act' of retiring, words like 入眠 (nyūmin) focus on the exact moment of falling asleep. If you are reading a medical paper, you might see 就寝 used for the time the patient went to bed, and 入眠 for the time they actually fell asleep. This level of precision is why 就寝 is so vital in technical Japanese.

彼は就寝後、すぐに深い眠りに入った。(After going to bed, he immediately fell into a deep sleep.)

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The character 就 (shū) is the same one used in 就職 (shūshoku - finding a job). It implies 'taking up' a role or position.

Aussprachehilfe

UK ɕɯː.ɕĩɴ
US ʃuː.ʃɪn
Japanese has pitch accent rather than stress. 'Shūshin' typically has a [0] (Heiban) or [1] (Atamadaka) pattern depending on the dialect, but usually flat.
Reimt sich auf
中心 (chūshin) 通信 (tsūshin) 終身 (shūshin - same sound, different kanji) 執心 (shūshin - different kanji) 衆心 (shūshin) 重心 (jūshin) 銃身 (jūshin) 入信 (nyūshin)
Häufige Fehler
  • Pronouncing 'shū' as a short 'shu'.
  • Confusing the 'n' at the end with a hard English 'n'.
  • Stress on the wrong syllable.
  • Misreading the kanji as 'jūshin'.
  • Over-pronouncing the 'u' in 'shū'.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 3/5

Kanji are common but require knowledge of Onyomi.

Schreiben 4/5

The kanji for 'shū' is slightly complex for beginners.

Sprechen 2/5

Easy to pronounce, but hard to know when to use instead of 'neru'.

Hören 3/5

Sounds like other 'shūshin' words.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

寝る 時間 する

Als Nächstes lernen

起床 睡眠 消灯 安眠 不眠

Fortgeschritten

入眠潜時 レム睡眠 自律神経 体内時計 熟睡感

Wichtige Grammatik

Noun + の + 前に (Before Noun)

就寝の前に本を読みます。

Noun + 中 (During/While Noun)

就寝中に電話が鳴った。

Suru-verb formation

10時に就寝する。

Honorific 'Go' prefix

御就寝のところ失礼します。

Compound Nouns

就寝時間、就寝時刻。

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

就寝時間は10時です。

Bedtime is 10 o'clock.

Noun + desu.

2

就寝の前に本を読みます。

I read a book before going to bed.

Noun + no + mae ni.

3

ここは就寝室です。

This is the sleeping room.

Compound noun.

4

就寝!

Lights out! / Go to bed!

Imperative use in formal settings.

5

もう就寝の時間だよ。

It's already bedtime.

Informal ending to a formal word.

6

就寝時間は何時ですか?

What time is bedtime?

Question form.

7

9時に就寝します。

I go to bed at 9.

Suru-verb form.

8

就寝は大切です。

Going to bed (rest) is important.

Topic marker 'wa'.

1

就寝前にスマホを見ないでください。

Please don't look at your phone before bed.

Negative request.

2

彼は毎日11時に就寝する。

He goes to bed at 11 every day.

Dictionary form.

3

規則正しい就寝が健康にいい。

Regular bedtime is good for health.

Adjective + noun.

4

就寝中の地震に気をつけて。

Be careful of earthquakes while sleeping.

During/While.

5

旅行中は就寝が遅くなった。

During the trip, bedtime became late.

Past tense verb.

6

就寝の1時間前にお風呂に入る。

I take a bath one hour before bed.

Time relative to event.

7

子供の就寝時間は早い。

Children's bedtime is early.

Possessive 'no'.

8

就寝の準備をしましょう。

Let's prepare for bed.

Let's form (mashō).

1

理想的な就寝時刻は個人差があります。

The ideal bedtime varies by individual.

Formal noun usage.

2

就寝前のカフェイン摂取は避けましょう。

Let's avoid caffeine intake before bed.

Formal suggestion.

3

彼は就寝中も仕事のことを考えている。

He thinks about work even while in bed.

Contrastive particle 'mo'.

4

適切な就寝環境を整えることが重要だ。

It is important to prepare a proper sleep environment.

Nominalizing 'koto'.

5

就寝の質を高めるためのサプリメント。

Supplements to improve the quality of sleep onset.

Purpose 'tame no'.

6

不規則な就寝は自律神経を乱す。

Irregular bedtime disturbs the autonomic nervous system.

Causative nuance.

7

就寝直前の食事は胃に負担をかける。

Eating right before bed puts a strain on the stomach.

Directly before (chokuzen).

8

病院では21時が就寝と定められている。

In the hospital, 9 PM is designated as bedtime.

Passive form 'sadamete iru'.

1

就寝時の室温は20度前後が望ましい。

A room temperature of around 20 degrees is desirable at bedtime.

Formal adjective 'nozomashii'.

2

就寝パターンを記録するアプリを使用する。

Use an app to record sleep patterns.

Relative clause.

3

彼は就寝中に無呼吸状態になることがある。

He sometimes experiences apnea while sleeping.

Medical context.

4

就寝の儀式を行うことで、リラックスできる。

By performing a bedtime ritual, you can relax.

By means of (de).

5

早めの就寝を心がけることが大切です。

It's important to keep early bedtime in mind.

Keigo-lite 'kokoro-gakeru'.

6

就寝と起床の時間を一定に保つ。

Keep bedtime and wake-up times constant.

Pairing antonyms.

7

高齢者の就寝トラブルについて調査する。

Investigate sleep-related troubles in the elderly.

Research context.

8

就寝前のアロマテラピーは効果的だ。

Aromatherapy before bed is effective.

Stating effectiveness.

1

就寝の際に、戸締まりを再確認した。

Upon retiring, I double-checked the locks.

Formal 'no sai ni'.

2

近代化に伴い、人々の就寝時間は遅くなった。

With modernization, people's bedtimes have become later.

Formal 'ni tomonai'.

3

彼は就寝を惜しんで、深夜まで執筆を続けた。

Grudging the time for sleep, he continued writing until late.

Expressing regret 'oshinde'.

4

就寝形態の多様化が現代社会の特徴である。

The diversification of sleep patterns is a feature of modern society.

Academic 'dearu' style.

5

就寝を妨げる要因は、ストレスだけではない。

Stress is not the only factor that hinders sleep.

Hinder 'samatageru'.

6

静寂な夜、彼は安らかな就寝を迎えた。

In the silent night, he welcomed a peaceful sleep.

Literary 'mukaeta'.

7

就寝管理は、アスリートのパフォーマンスに直結する。

Sleep management directly impacts an athlete's performance.

Directly linked 'chokketsu suru'.

8

不眠症患者にとって、就寝は苦痛な時間となり得る。

For insomnia patients, bedtime can become a painful time.

Potential 'ari-uru'.

1

御就寝中のところ、誠に恐縮ですが…

I am terribly sorry to disturb you while you are retiring, but...

Maximum Keigo (humble/honorific).

2

就寝儀礼は、古来より宗教的な意味を持っていた。

Sleep rituals have held religious significance since ancient times.

Historical/Anthropological.

3

就寝という行為を哲学的観点から考察する。

Consider the act of retiring from a philosophical perspective.

Academic 'kōsatsu'.

4

就寝環境の整備は、公衆衛生上の喫緊の課題だ。

Improving sleep environments is an urgent public health issue.

Urgent 'kikkin'.

5

就寝時の脳波測定により、睡眠段階を特定する。

Identify sleep stages through EEG measurement at bedtime.

Scientific 'tokutei suru'.

6

彼は就寝に際して、一切の邪念を払った。

Upon retiring, he cleared his mind of all worldly thoughts.

Spiritual/Literary.

7

就寝時間の短縮が、国民の生産性に及ぼす影響。

The impact that shortened bedtime has on national productivity.

Causal impact 'oyobosu'.

8

就寝の静謐を乱す者は、厳重に処罰される。

Those who disturb the tranquility of the sleep hours will be severely punished.

Archaic/Legalistic.

Häufige Kollokationen

就寝時間
就寝前
就寝中
平均就寝時刻
就寝環境
就寝儀式
就寝直後
就寝用品
不規則な就寝
早めの就寝

Häufige Phrasen

就寝の準備

— Getting ready for bed. Includes brushing teeth, changing clothes.

就寝の準備が整いました。

就寝を促す

— To encourage someone to go to bed.

母親が子供に就寝を促した。

就寝を妨げる

— To disturb someone's sleep/bedtime.

騒音が就寝を妨げた。

就寝時刻を遅らせる

— To push back one's bedtime.

週末は就寝時刻を遅らせる。

就寝時に着用する

— To wear something at bedtime (like pajamas).

就寝時に着用する靴下。

就寝のリズム

— The rhythm or pattern of going to bed.

就寝のリズムを崩さない。

就寝を共にする

— To share a bed (formal/euphemistic).

夫婦が就寝を共にする。

就寝前のひととき

— A short time before bed (often for relaxation).

就寝前のひとときを読書で過ごす。

就寝の合図

— A signal for bedtime.

キャンプの消灯は就寝の合図だ。

就寝に就く

— To go to bed (formal verb phrase).

王は静かに就寝に就いた。

Wird oft verwechselt mit

就寝 vs 睡眠 (suimin)

Suimin is the state of being asleep; Shūshin is the act of going to bed.

就寝 vs 終身 (shūshin)

Same pronunciation, but means 'lifelong' or 'lifetime' (e.g., life insurance).

就寝 vs 執心 (shūshin)

Same pronunciation, but means 'devotion' or 'attachment'.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"就寝を忘れる"

— To be so busy or engrossed that one forgets to sleep.

研究に没頭して就寝を忘れる。

Literary
"就寝の床"

— A formal way to refer to one's bed or sleeping place.

彼は就寝の床で考え事をした。

Literary
"就寝の夢"

— Dreams had during sleep (formal).

就寝の夢に故郷が出てきた。

Poetic
"就寝を惜しむ"

— To regret having to go to bed because one wants to keep doing something.

遊びを惜しんで就寝しない。

Neutral
"就寝を共にする"

— To sleep together (as a couple).

彼らは就寝を共にする仲だ。

Euphemistic
"就寝の静寂"

— The silence of the night when everyone is asleep.

就寝の静寂を破る物音。

Poetic
"就寝の習慣"

— Bedtime habits.

良い就寝の習慣を身につける。

Formal
"就寝の乱れ"

— Disruption of sleep schedules.

生活の乱れは就寝の乱れから。

Formal
"就寝の安らぎ"

— The peace of going to bed.

一日の終わりに就寝の安らぎを得る。

Poetic
"就寝の刻"

— The hour of sleep (archaic/dramatic).

いざ、就寝の刻なり。

Archaic

Leicht verwechselbar

就寝 vs 起床 (kishō)

Often taught together.

Kishō is getting up; Shūshin is going to bed.

就寝と起床の時間を守る。

就寝 vs 入眠 (nyūmin)

Both relate to starting sleep.

Shūshin is the schedule/act of going to bed; Nyūmin is the physiological moment of falling asleep.

就寝してから入眠まで時間がかかる。

就寝 vs 熟睡 (jukusui)

Both relate to sleep.

Jukusui is the quality (deep sleep); Shūshin is the timing/act.

早い就寝が熟睡につながる。

就寝 vs 仮眠 (kamin)

Both mean sleeping.

Kamin is a temporary nap; Shūshin is the main night sleep.

就寝前に仮眠を取ってしまった。

就寝 vs 安眠 (anmin)

Both relate to sleep.

Anmin is 'peaceful sleep' (noun); Shūshin is 'going to bed' (act).

快適な就寝環境が安眠を生む。

Satzmuster

A1

[Time]に就寝します。

11時に就寝します。

A2

就寝の前に[Activity]。

就寝の前に歯を磨きます。

B1

就寝[Noun]は[Adjective]です。

就寝時間は早いです。

B2

就寝中に[Event]が起きた。

就寝中に地震が起きた。

C1

就寝を[Verb]ことで、[Result]。

就寝を早めることで、体調が良くなった。

C2

就寝に際して[Formal Action]。

就寝に際して、戸締まりを確認した。

A2

[Person]の就寝は[Time]だ。

父の就寝はいつも遅い。

B1

不規則な就寝は[Problem]の原因だ。

不規則な就寝は肥満の原因だ。

Wortfamilie

Substantive

就寝 (bedtime)
睡眠 (sleep)
寝具 (bedding)
寝室 (bedroom)

Verben

就寝する (to go to bed)
寝る (to sleep)
眠る (to fall asleep)
就く (to take up)

Adjektive

眠い (sleepy)
寝苦しい (hard to sleep)

Verwandt

起床 (waking up)
消灯 (lights out)
安眠 (peaceful sleep)
不眠 (insomnia)
熟睡 (deep sleep)

So verwendest du es

frequency

Common in written/formal Japanese, rare in casual speech.

Häufige Fehler
  • Using 就寝 when talking to a child. ねんねの時間だよ (Nenne no jikan dayo).

    Shūshin is too formal and cold for a child.

  • Saying 'shūshin ga mijikai' for 'short sleep'. 睡眠時間が短い (Suimin jikan ga mijikai).

    Shūshin refers to the act/time of going to bed, not the duration of sleep.

  • Pronouncing it as 'jūshin'. shūshin

    The first kanji is 'shū', not 'jū'. 'Jūshin' means center of gravity.

  • Using 就寝 in a text to a close friend. もう寝るね (Mō neru ne).

    It makes you sound like you are giving an official report to your friend.

  • Confusing 就寝 with 終身. 就寝 (sleeping); 終身 (lifelong).

    They sound the same but have completely different meanings and kanji.

Tipps

Use in Writing

Whenever you are writing a formal diary or a health report, use 就寝 to sound more professional.

Kanji Tip

The kanji 寝 (sleep) is very common. Learn it well as it appears in many words like 寝室 (bedroom).

Hospital Context

If you are in a Japanese hospital, listen for 'shūshin' at 9:00 PM; it's the signal to stop talking and sleep.

Avoid Overuse

Don't use it for yourself unless you're being funny or very formal. 'Neru' is your best friend.

Pair with 起床

Memorize 就寝 (shūshin) and 起床 (kishō) together as a pair: bedtime and wake-up time.

Form Recognition

On Japanese forms, '就寝時刻' is where you put your bedtime. It's a key word for paperwork.

Ryokan Experience

At a ryokan, the staff might ask about your 'shūshin' time to know when to layout the futon.

The 'Shoe' Trick

Remember: You take off your SHOES (shū) before you SHIN (sleep).

Compound Power

Add 'mae' (before) or 'go' (after) to 就寝 to easily describe time frames.

Keigo

Learn '御就寝' (goshūshin) to understand how respect is shown to high-status people even regarding sleep.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Imagine a SHOE (shū) that you put on before you SHIN (shin) into bed. Or: You 'SHU' (shoo) away the day to get some 'SHIN' (sleep).

Visuelle Assoziation

A formal schedule on a hospital wall with '21:00 就寝' written in bold kanji.

Word Web

Sleep Bedtime Formal Hospital Schedule Kanji Routine Night

Herausforderung

Write three sentences about your ideal '就寝時間' (shūshin jikan) using formal Japanese.

Wortherkunft

Derived from Middle Chinese. The word entered Japanese as part of the Kango (Sino-Japanese) vocabulary used for formal and administrative purposes.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: To take up one's position in bed.

Sino-Japanese (Onyomi readings).

Kultureller Kontext

None, but using it with friends makes you sound distant or overly serious.

English uses 'bedtime' for children and 'retiring' for formal situations. 'Shūshin' covers both but leans toward 'retiring'.

Used in hospital dramas (e.g., Doctor-X) Found in historical novels about the Meiji era Common in sleep-science research papers in Japan

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Hospital

  • 就寝時間は9時です
  • 就寝前に検温します
  • 消灯・就寝
  • 就寝中の巡回

Hotel

  • ごゆっくりご就寝ください
  • 就寝用パジャマ
  • 就寝前のドリンク
  • 就寝の準備

Health App

  • 昨日の就寝時刻
  • 就寝リズムの乱れ
  • 目標就寝時間
  • 就寝データを分析

School/Dorm

  • 就寝の点呼
  • 11時就寝厳守
  • 就寝後の私語禁止
  • 就寝準備開始

Science/Research

  • 就寝環境の影響
  • 就寝前のブルーライト
  • 平均就寝時間の推移
  • 就寝と健康の関係

Gesprächseinstiege

"「普段の就寝時間は何時ごろですか?」 (What time is your usual bedtime?)"

"「就寝前に必ずすることはありますか?」 (Is there something you always do before bed?)"

"「最近、就寝時間が不規則で困っています。」 (I'm troubled because my bedtime has been irregular lately.)"

"「就寝環境を良くするために何かしていますか?」 (Are you doing anything to improve your sleep environment?)"

"「子供の就寝時間を早めるにはどうすればいいでしょうか?」 (How can I make my child's bedtime earlier?)"

Tagebuch-Impulse

今日の就寝時間は何時でしたか?その理由を書いてください。 (What time was your bedtime today? Write the reason.)

あなたの理想的な就寝前の過ごし方について記述してください。 (Describe your ideal way to spend time before bed.)

就寝時間が遅くなった翌日の体調について書いてください。 (Write about your physical condition the day after a late bedtime.)

子供の頃の就寝時間のルールについて思い出してください。 (Recall the bedtime rules from your childhood.)

就寝中に見た夢の内容を覚えていますか? (Do you remember the contents of the dreams you had while sleeping?)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

It's best not to. It sounds very stiff and robotic. Use 'neru' instead. For example, say 'Mou neru ne' (I'm going to sleep) rather than 'Mou shūshin suru ne'.

It is primarily a noun, but it can function as a suru-verb (就寝する). However, the suru-verb form is very formal and usually found in writing.

It means 'bedtime.' It is the official time designated for going to sleep in places like hospitals, dorms, or on a schedule.

It is written as 就寝. The first kanji '就' means to approach/settle, and '寝' means sleep.

Shūshin is the event of going to bed (the 'when'). Suimin is the state of sleeping (the 'how long' or 'how well').

Yes, news reports about the health of the Emperor or a prime minister might use '御就寝' (goshūshin) to be extremely respectful.

No, 'shūshin' implies the main sleep of the night. For a nap, use 'kamin' (仮眠) or 'hirune' (昼寝).

It means 'while sleeping' or 'during the night.' For example, 'shūshin-chū ni kaji ga atta' means 'a fire broke out while (everyone) was sleeping.'

You say '就寝前に' (shūshin mae ni). This is very common in medical instructions.

Yes, it is often introduced at the A2/N4 level as part of formal vocabulary and daily routine topics.

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writing

Write a sentence: 'My bedtime is 11 PM.' (Formal)

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Write a sentence: 'I read a book before going to bed.' (Formal)

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Write a sentence: 'Please don't use your phone while in bed.' (Formal)

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Write a sentence: 'Irregular bedtime is bad for your health.'

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Write a sentence: 'The hospital's bedtime is 9 PM.'

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Translate: 'Retiring for the night.'

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Write a sentence using '就寝中'.

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Write a sentence using '就寝時刻'.

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Write a sentence about sleep hygiene using '就寝環境'.

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Write a formal announcement: 'It is now bedtime.'

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Translate: 'Average bedtime of Japanese people.'

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Write a sentence using '御就寝'.

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Write a sentence using '就寝のリズム'.

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Translate: 'Preparation for bed.'

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Write a sentence using '就寝直前'.

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Write a sentence using '就寝用品'.

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Translate: 'Bedtime varies by person.'

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Write a sentence using '就寝を妨げる'.

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Write a sentence: 'I try to go to bed early.'

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Write a sentence using '就寝の儀式'.

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Pronounce '就寝' correctly.

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Say 'Bedtime is 9 PM' in formal Japanese.

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Say 'I go to bed at 10' using 就寝.

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Ask someone their bedtime formally.

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Explain that you read before bed using 就寝.

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Say 'It is important to keep a regular bedtime.'

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Say 'I'm preparing for bed.'

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Say 'Don't drink coffee before bed.' formally.

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Ask a doctor about sleep patterns using 就寝パターン.

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Say 'I had a dream while sleeping.'

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Say 'I try to go to bed early every day.'

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Say 'The noise disturbed my sleep.'

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Say 'Please check the lock before retiring.'

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Say 'My bedtime is irregular.'

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Say 'Bedtime varies for everyone.'

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Say 'I need a better sleep environment.'

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Say 'Lights out is at 10 PM.'

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Say 'I was reading until just before bed.'

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Say 'I forgot to brush my teeth before bed.'

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Say 'I am looking for bedtime products.'

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Identify 'shūshin' in the sentence: '病院の就寝時間は午後九時です。'

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What time is mentioned? '就寝時間は十一時です。'

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Is the speaker going to sleep now? '就寝の準備をします。'

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What is the topic? '就寝前のスマホは控えましょう。'

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Translate the action: '就寝中に地震があった。'

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What is 'shūshin-mae'?

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What is 'shūshin-chū'?

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What is 'shūshin-jikan'?

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Is 'shūshin' formal or informal?

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What is the honorific form of shūshin?

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Identify the context: '消灯、就寝の時間です。'

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True or False: The speaker is talking about a nap. '就寝のリズムを整える。'

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What is being improved? '就寝環境を改善する。'

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What is the speaker recording? '就寝時刻を記録します。'

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What is forbidden? '就寝直前の飲食は禁止です。'

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