Translation guide
A small, portable bed, often for children or camping. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is a folding bed or a baby crib, depending on context.
A lightweight, foldable bed used for camping or temporary sleeping arrangements.
General term for a simple, portable bed, often folding. Suitable for camping or guest use.
A small bed with high sides for a baby or young child.
The English word 'cot' can mean either a portable bed or a baby crib. Using the wrong Japanese term may cause confusion. Always consider the context.
cot (loanword)
I'll take a cot to the camp.
Specifically a folding bed. Emphasizes the folding mechanism.
Get the cot out of the storage.
Camp bed, often used for camping cots.
The cot is easy to assemble.
Standard term for a baby bed, equivalent to a crib or cot.
Put the baby in the cot.
More formal or technical term for an infant bed.
Check the safety standards for cots.