眠

JLPT N3

sleepy

Readings

On’yomi: ミン (min)

Kun’yomi: ねむ(る),
ねむ(い) (nemu(ru), nemu(i))

• ねむ(る) – to sleep • ねむ(い) – sleepy, drowsy

Structure

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Vocabulary

眠る

ねむる

sleep

睡眠

すいみん

sleep

眠気

ねむけ

drowsiness

不眠

ふみん

insomnia

眠たい

ねむたい

sleepy

Example Sentences

眠ります。

ねむります。

I sleep.

睡眠です。

すいみんです。

It is sleep.

眠気があります。

ねむけがあります。

I feel sleepy.

不眠です。

ふみんです。

It is insomnia.

眠たいです。

ねむたいです。

I am sleepy.

Cultural Note

🛏️ In Japan, the concept of 眠 (sleep) is associated not only with physical rest but also with peace and stillness. Expressions like “永眠” (eternal rest) are used respectfully when someone passes away, showing the deep connection between sleep and tranquility in Japanese thought.