Word details

うなされる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word うなされる.

Dictionary

Entry

なされる魘されるIntransitiveUsually kanaIchidan verbFreq #12896
1

to cry out in one's sleep (e.g. from having a nightmare); to moan (in anguish) in one's sleep

Examples
悪夢に魘された
I had a nightmare.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

have a nightmare

24 strokes

On

エンヨウ

Kun

うな.される

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