expression, godan verb (-ru)
take a bath; have a bath
Polite expression for bathing in a bathtub. The honorific お makes it suitable for everyday conversation.
毎晩、寝る前にお風呂に入ります。
I take a bath every night before bed.
expression, godan verb (-ru)
take a shower
Colloquial extension to mean taking a shower, even though 風呂 originally refers to a bath. Common in casual speech.
朝、時間がないときは、お風呂に入る代わりにシャワーを浴びる。
In the morning when I don't have time, I take a shower instead of a bath.