Quick answer
床 is the kanji for "Bed". A common reading is とこ (toko). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Bed
Also : Floor · Tatami · Padding · Counter For Beds
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 床 represents 'BED'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of bed.
On-reading: しょう — sounds like 'sho' in 'show'. Kun-reading: とこ.
Example Sentences
入院中は病床で本を読んで過ごしました。
にゅういんちゅうはびょうしょうでほんをよんですごしました。
While hospitalized, I spent time reading books in the hospital bed.
床が滑りやすいので、気をつけて歩いてください。
ゆかがすべりやすいので、きをつけてあるいてください。
The floor is slippery, so please walk carefully.
Vocabulary using 床
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