寝る

To sleep, go to bed, or lie down.

Readings

Other forms

寝ます polite form

寝ない plain negative

寝た plain past

寝て te-form

寝よう volitional

寝られる potential

寐る rare kanji

1 Verb (Ichidan)

To sleep / go to bed / lie down

Refers to the act of lying down in a horizontal position or retiring for the night.

Example

昨日は 10時に寝ました。

I went to bed at 10 o'clock yesterday.

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2 Verb (Ichidan)

To sleep with someone (euphemism)

Serves as a standard euphemism for engaging in sexual intercourse.

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寝る

ねる

To sleep, go to bed, or lie down.

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