寝ねる

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

sleep (lying down)

The basic verb for sleeping, typically in a bed or futon. Contrasts with 眠る, which focuses on the state of being asleep.

See also: 眠る

• 昨さく夜やはよく寝ねました。

  I slept well last night.

• 赤あかちゃんがすやすや寝ねている。

  The baby is sleeping peacefully.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

go to bed; lie down

Covers both going to bed for the night and simply lying down. Context distinguishes the intended meaning.

• もう遅おそいから寝ねよう。

  It's late, so let's go to bed.

• 疲つかれたので少すこし横よこになって寝ねた。

  I was tired, so I lay down for a bit.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

sleep with; have sex with

Euphemistic use; often appears as 〜と寝る.

• 彼かれは彼かの女じょと寝ねたと言いっている。

  He says he slept with her.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

lie flat (hair, etc.)

Describes hair, grass, or similar things lying flat or being pressed down.

• 湿しっ気けで髪かみが寝ねてしまった。

  My hair went flat from the humidity.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

lie idle (funds, stock)

Used for money or goods that are not being used or circulated.

• 銀ぎん行こうに寝ねているお金かねを投とう資しに回まわす。

  I'll invest the money that's been lying idle in the bank.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

ferment (soy sauce, miso, etc.)

Describes the maturing or fermenting process of traditional Japanese condiments.

• 味み噌そがよく寝ねていて、深ふかい味あじわいだ。

  The miso has fermented well and has a deep flavor.