Quick answer
浴 is the kanji for "Bathe". A common reading is あ.びる (abiru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Bathe
Also : Bask in · Be favored with
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 浴 represents 'BATHE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of bathe.
On-reading: よく — remember this sound by associating it with bathe. Kun-reading: あ.びる.
Example Sentences
入浴後はすぐに保湿クリームを塗ると、肌が乾燥しにくくなります。
にゅうよくごはすぐにほしつくりーむをぬると、はだがかんそうしにくくなります。
Applying moisturizing cream right after bathing makes it harder for your skin to dry out.
日光浴をすることで、体内のビタミンDが合成されます。
にっこうよくをすることで、たいないのびたみんDがごうせいされます。
By sunbathing, vitamin D is synthesized in the body.
Vocabulary using 浴
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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