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.
コット
cot (loanword)
キャンプに簡易ベッドを持っていく。
I'll take a cot to the camp.
Specifically a folding bed. Emphasizes the folding mechanism.
折りたたみベッドを倉庫から出して。
Get the cot out of the storage.
Camp bed, often used for camping cots.
キャンプベッドは組み立てが簡単だ。
The cot is easy to assemble.
Standard term for a baby bed, equivalent to a crib or cot.
赤ちゃんをベビーベッドに寝かせる。
Put the baby in the cot.
More formal or technical term for an infant bed.
乳児用ベッドの安全基準を確認する。
Check the safety standards for cots.