Word details
寝る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寝る.
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Entry
1
to sleep (lying down)
Examples
赤ん坊は１日中寝ていた。
The baby was sleeping all day long.
2
to go to bed; to lie in bed
Examples
寝る前に歯を磨きなさい。
Brush your teeth before going to bed.
3
to lie down
Examples
少年は春の日差しを浴びて仰向けに寝ていた。
The boy lay on his back, basking in the spring sunshine.
4
to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse)
5
to lie flat (e.g. of hair)
6
to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
7
to ferment (of soy sauce, miso, etc.)
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