寝台
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Noun referring to a bed, often used in formal or specific contexts like trains or hospitals. Can be counted with the counter 『台』 (dai, for machines / Vehicles).
Theme
In a furniture store, User and their friend Mika are shopping for a new bed for Mika's apartment.
寝台
しんだい
bed
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Think of 'sleeping' (寝) on a 'platform' (台) — that's a bed! 'Sleep-platform' → 寝台 (shindai, 'bed').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『寝台』 (shindai, 'bed') is commonly used in formal or medical contexts, such as 『寝台車』 (shindaisha, 'sleeper car on a train') or hospital beds, emphasizing functionality over casual use.
Forms
Base: 寝台Noun referring to a bed, often used in formal or specific contexts like trains or hospitals. Can be counted with the counter 『台』 (dai, for machines / Vehicles).