Translation of Japanese word "寝る" to English
寝る
ねる
[neru]
IPA: /neɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo rest in a state of reduced consciousness.
How to use
寝る (neru) — 'to sleep / go to bed'. Group 2. 寝ます (polite), 寝た (past). おやすみなさい — Good night! 何時に寝ますか？ — What time do you go to sleep?
🇬🇧 English
to sleep / go to bed
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 寝る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ねる
Romaji Transcription: neru
Example Sentences
夜寝る
よるねる
To sleep at night.
私は夜遅くまで寝ることが好きです。
わたしはよるくまでねることがすきです。
I like to sleep late at night.
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Common phrases
- おやすみなさい— Good night!
- 昼寝する— to take a nap
Frequency rank: #63 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "寝る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "寝る" means "to sleep / go to bed" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "寝る"?▼
The word "寝る" is read as "ねる" (neru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "寝る"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "When sleeping at night, you know that tomorrow will come.".
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