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sleep Meaning in Japanese (sleep 英語 意味)

verb眠る
noun睡眠
眠る in English:sleep
IPA:ne̞mɯ̟ᵝɾɯ̟ᵝ
Phonetic:ねむる
Quick Answer • 要約

sleep の日本語の意味は「眠る, 睡眠」です。 (意識を失い、通常は目を閉じて、一定期間休息する状態になること。)

Concept Illustration
Sleep visual illustration - Meaning in Japanese (眠る)
Visual representation of "sleep"

Definitions of Sleep

  1. 1
    verb
    眠る

    To rest in a state of unconsciousness, typically with the eyes closed, for a period of time.

    意識を失い、通常は目を閉じて、一定期間休息する状態になること。

  2. 2
    noun
    睡眠

    A natural periodic state of rest for the mind and body, during which the eyes are usually closed and consciousness is practically suspended.

    心身の自然で周期的な休息状態であり、通常は目を閉じており、意識は事実上停止している。

Example Sentences

“I need to sleep for at least eight hours tonight.”

今夜は少なくとも8時間眠る必要がある。

“She fell into a deep sleep after the long journey.”

長い旅の後、彼女は深い眠りに落ちた。

“The baby is sleeping peacefully in her crib.”

赤ちゃんはベビーベッドで安らかに眠っている。

Synonyms (類語)

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Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

wakeawakenwakefulnessalertness

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseslept
present participlesleeping
agent nounsleeper
adjectivesleepy
adjectivesleepless

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

sleep inphrasal_verb

To sleep longer than usual, especially in the morning.

sleep on itidiom

To delay making a decision until the next day so that you have more time to think about it.

fall asleepphrasal_verb

To begin to sleep.