寝
Kanji · N2
寝 / lie down
Kanji for lie down, sleep, or rest.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ね.る、ね.かす、い.ぬ、みたまや、や.める | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
寝 carries the meaning lie down, sleep, or rest.
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Common compounds with 寝
寝坊するねぼうする
朝寝坊あさねぼうsleeping late in the morning / sleeping in / lie-in
寝不足ねぶそくlack of sleep / insufficient sleep
寝坊ねぼうsleeping in late / oversleeping
寝床ねどこbed / berth / crib
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