寝る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 寝る
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.)
Kanji in this Word
寝
13 strokes
Frequency: 1034
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
lie down
sleep
rest
bed
remain unsold
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ね.る
ね.かす
い.ぬ
みたまや
や.める
寐
12 strokes
Meanings
sleep
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ビ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ね.る
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