Word details
寝かせる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寝かせる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to put to bed; to let sleep
Examples
彼女は子供をそっと寝かせた。
She laid the child down gently.
2
to lay (something) down; to put on its side
Examples
机の上に寝かせて置くと転がって落ちることがあるので、試験管立てに立てておく。
If you leave them lying on the desk they may roll off, so stand them in the test-tube rack.
3
to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused; to let (stock) lie unsold
4
to (let) ferment; to (let) age; to let (dough) rise; to lay down (wine)
Examples
ブランデーを、カシのたるにねかせる。
Age brandy in oak casks.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
寝
lie down, sleep, rest, bed, remain unsold
13 strokesFrequency 1,034JLPT N2Grade 8
On
シン
Kun
ね.るね.かすい.ぬみたまやや.める
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