入浴

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 入浴 (にゅうよく) combines entering 入 and bathing 浴 to denote taking a bath.
• Basic usage: It describes bathing as part of a routine, such as after exercise or at a safe interval after eating.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Bathing, not merely entering a bathroom
  • 入浴する refers to the act of bathing or soaking, not simply crossing the doorway into a washroom.