🇯🇵 How to say

“to sleep” in Japanese

寝るねる
Illustration of "to sleep" in a Japanese cultural setting
A peaceful bedroom scene with a person lying comfortably in bed, eyes closed and tucked under a warm blanket, with a gen…

Usage note

寝る (ねる) is a common verb used to describe the act of going to sleep or lying down to rest. It is often used in daily conversation to discuss sleep routines or times.

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