眠い

The physical sensation of being sleepy or drowsy.

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Other forms

眠くない negative

眠かった past

眠くなる to become sleepy

睡い less common kanji

I-adjective

Sleepy" / "Drowsy

Describes the physiological urge to sleep or the sensation of heaviness in the eyes.

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昨日はあまり寝ていないので、とても眠いです。

I didn't sleep much last night, so I'm very sleepy.

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The physical sensation of being sleepy or drowsy.

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