- to sleep (lying down)see also
- to go to bed; to lie in bed
- to lie down
- to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse)
- to lie flat (e.g. of hair)
- to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
- to ferment (of soy sauce, miso, etc.)
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
Other forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to sleep (lying down)
- to go to bed; to lie in bed
- to lie down
- to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse)
- to lie flat (e.g. of hair)
- to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
- to ferment (of soy sauce, miso, etc.)
This is the most common meaning of 寝る, referring to the act of sleeping while lying down.
This usage denotes the act of getting into bed or lying in bed without necessarily falling asleep immediately.
This refers to the action of lying down in a horizontal position.
This meaning involves sleeping with someone in a physical, intimate way.
寝る can also describe things lying flat, such as hair.
This meaning pertains to assets being left idle or not being used.
In the case of soy sauce, miso, etc., 寝る is used to describe the fermentation process.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to prepare for sleepto sleep earlybedtimeto sleep togetherChildren who sleep well grow well (a proverb)to lie downto oversleepto lie in bedto go to bed lateto sleep with a woman (to have intercourse)to sleep soundlyto put to bed (someone)to sleep idlyto soothe to sleep (often used for children)beautiful sleeping face
Example sentences
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"If you're tired, why don't you go to sleep?" "Because if I go to sleep now I will wake up too early."
"I fell asleep?" "Totally." "Really?" "You were very restless, did you have a scary dream?"
"Morning. You're early today." "You too. I thought you'd still be dead to the world."
Don't you always sleep like a log yourself? I can understand your feelings of wanting them to enjoy their meal but don't be in such a rush.
If you sleep on your back it's easier for your upper airway to be obstructed because your tongue, uvula, etc. slip towards the back of your throat.
"I'm not sleeping. I'm always just skiving off." "That way's even worse!"