湯ゆを使つかう

expression, godan verb (-u)

take a hot bath

A set phrase meaning to draw a hot bath and bathe. Often used when talking about using bathwater, especially in contexts like going to a public bath or preparing a bath at home.

• 旅りょ館かんでゆっくり湯ゆを使つかう。

  I take a relaxing hot bath at the inn.

• 今日きょうは寒さむいから、早はやく家いえに帰かえって湯ゆを使つかいたい。

  It's cold today, so I want to go home early and take a hot bath.