裸
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Base noun form. Describes a state of being without clothes. Often used in phrases like 『裸になる』 (hadaka ni naru, 'to become naked'). Example: 『彼は裸です』 (kare wa hadaka desu, 'He is naked').
Theme
At a public bathhouse (sento) in Kyoto, User and their friend Ken are relaxing after a soak. Ken comments on the traditional bathing culture and nudity norms.
裸
はだか
naked / nude
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Think of a 'ladder' (裸 hadaka sounds like 'hada-ka') with no clothes on it — completely naked! 'Hada-ka' → 裸 (hadaka, 'naked / Nude').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, nudity is often associated with traditional settings like 『温泉』 (onsen, 'hot springs') or 『銭湯』 (sentō, 'public baths'), where it's considered normal and respectful to be naked. However, in public or formal contexts, it's inappropriate.
Forms
Base: 裸Base noun form. Describes a state of being without clothes. Often used in phrases like 『裸になる』 (hadaka ni naru, 'to become naked'). Example: 『彼は裸です』 (kare wa hadaka desu, 'He is naked').