JLPT N4 Elementary
眠たい
Sleepy or drowsy; the physical sensation of needing to sleep.
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Other forms
睡たい rare kanji
眠い nemui - very common synonym
I-adjective
Sleepy / Drowsy
Refers specifically to the sensation of drowsiness or the physiological urge to sleep.
Example
昨日 は あまり 寝て い ない ので 、 とても 眠たい です 。
I didn't sleep much last night, so I'm very sleepy.
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