Sleep meanings in Japanese

睡眠 (すいみん, suimin)

Example:

I need to get more sleep.

もっと睡眠を取らなければならない。

Sleep is essential for health.

睡眠は健康にとって不可欠です。

Usage: formalContext: Used in discussions about health, wellness, or scientific contexts.

Note: Refers specifically to the state of sleep as a biological need.

寝る (ねる, neru)

Example:

I usually go to sleep around 11 PM.

私は通常、午後11時ごろに寝ます。

He slept for eight hours last night.

彼は昨晩8時間寝ました。

Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in daily conversation about going to bed or sleeping.

Note: This is a verb meaning 'to sleep' or 'to go to bed'.

睡眠不足 (すいみんぶそく, suiminbusoku)

Example:

I am suffering from sleep deprivation.

私は睡眠不足に悩まされています。

Sleep deprivation can cause serious health issues.

睡眠不足は深刻な健康問題を引き起こすことがあります。

Usage: formalContext: Used in medical or psychological discussions.

Note: Refers to a lack of sleep or insufficient sleep.

眠る (ねむる, nemuru)

Example:

The baby is sleeping peacefully.

赤ちゃんは静かに眠っています。

He fell asleep during the movie.

彼は映画の途中で眠ってしまいました。

Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday conversation, often to describe the act of falling asleep.

Note: This verb is used to indicate the action of sleeping or dozing off.

仮眠 (かみん, kamin)

Example:

I took a short nap after lunch.

昼食後に仮眠を取りました。

A quick nap can refresh you.

短い仮眠はあなたをリフレッシュさせることができます。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when referring to a short period of sleep, like a nap.

Note: Specifically refers to a brief sleep, often during the day.

slumber

Slumber refers to a deep, peaceful sleep.

Example: After a long day at work, I look forward to sinking into a peaceful slumber.

Note: Slumber is often used in a more poetic or formal context compared to 'sleep.'

nap

A nap is a short period of sleep, usually during the day.

Example: I like to take a short nap in the afternoon to recharge my energy.

Note: Nap specifically refers to a short sleep, whereas 'sleep' can refer to any duration of rest.

doze

To doze means to fall into a light sleep or to be half-asleep.

Example: The gentle rocking of the train made me doze off for a few minutes.

Note: Doze implies a lighter form of sleep compared to 'sleep.'

rest

Rest refers to relaxing or ceasing activity to regain strength or energy.

Example: After a tiring workout, it's important to rest and allow your body to recover.

Note: Rest can include activities other than sleep, such as sitting quietly or taking a break.

hit the hay

This means to go to bed or go to sleep.

Example: I'm exhausted, it's time to hit the hay.

Note: The phrase 'hit the hay' is a more informal way of saying 'go to sleep.'

catch some Z's

To catch some Z's means to get some sleep.

Example: I need to catch some Z's before the big meeting tomorrow.

Note: This phrase uses 'Z's' as a playful way to refer to sleep.

sleep like a log

Sleeping very deeply and soundly.

Example: After hiking all day, I slept like a log last night.

Note: The phrase 'sleep like a log' emphasizes the deep and undisturbed quality of sleep.

hit the sack

To go to bed or go to sleep.

Example: I have an early start tomorrow, so I need to hit the sack soon.

Note: Similar to 'hit the hay,' this phrase is a casual way of saying 'go to sleep.'

beauty sleep

Sleep that is important for one's appearance or health.

Example: I need my beauty sleep to look fresh for the party tomorrow.

Note: This phrase humorously suggests that sleep can enhance one's beauty or well-being.

sleep on it

To postpone a decision until the next day after sleeping and thinking about it.

Example: I'm not sure about this decision; I need to sleep on it.

Note: This phrase implies taking time to consider something before making a decision.

out like a light

To fall asleep very quickly and deeply.

Example: As soon as I hit the bed, I was out like a light.

Note: This phrase highlights falling asleep rapidly and without difficulty.

crash

To fall asleep quickly and deeply, often due to exhaustion or being very sleepy.

Example: I'm so tired, I just want to crash as soon as I get home.

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zonk out

To suddenly and completely fall asleep, especially in a relaxed or comfortable environment.

Example: After studying for hours, I zonked out on the couch.

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snooze

To have a short, light sleep, like a nap or a brief rest.

Example: Let me just take a quick snooze before dinner.

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crash out

Similar to 'crash,' it means to fall asleep quickly, but 'out' emphasizes the suddenness or intensity of the sleep.

Example: I was so exhausted after the marathon that I crashed out as soon as I got home.

Note: Emphasizes a more abrupt or sudden fall into sleep.

kip

An informal way to refer to sleep, especially a short or brief period of sleep.

Example: I need to get some kip before the party tonight.

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hit the pillow

To go to bed or fall asleep, often used to indicate readiness or eagerness to sleep.

Example: I can't wait to hit the pillow after a long day at work.

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nod off

To briefly and unintentionally fall asleep or start to fall asleep, typically when not in bed.

Example: During the boring lecture, I couldn't help but nod off for a few minutes.

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I need to get some sleep before the big day.

He enjoys taking a nap in the afternoon.

She had a bad dream last night.

Sleep - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: sleep

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): sleep

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): sleep

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): slept

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): slept

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): sleeping

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): sleeps

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): sleep

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): sleep

Syllabification and Stress

sleep Contains 1 syllables: sleep

Phonetic transcription: ˈslēp

sleep , ˈslēp (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

sleep: ~ 2300 (Very common).

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