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This is one of many English idioms which do not translate directly. The Japanese would never say 'go to bed' unless expressing the idea of walking toward the location of a bed. Rather, they say 'go to sleep' using either of the words neru/nemasu or nemuru/nemurimasu (given in plain form and polite form, respectively). There is some difference between these two words. While neru/nemasu usually implies retiring for the night or at least taking a nap, it's original meaning was that of taking a rest or lying down due to illness. Nemuru/Nemurimasu, on the other hand, is depicted by the characters for droopy eyes, thus indicating sleepiness and hence sleep. By the way, "Nemui desu" is Japanese for "I'm sleepy."
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