JLPT N3 Intermediate
居眠り
Dozing off; sleeping while sitting
Readings
Other forms
居眠りする verb form
居睡り less common kanji
Noun, Suru verb
Dozing Off" / "Nodding Off
Describes the act of dozing off while sitting up or remaining present in a situation, distinct from intentionally going to bed.
Example
会議中 に 居眠り を し て 、 上司 に 怒ら れ た 。
I dozed off during the meeting and got told off by my boss.
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