宵よい寝ね

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

going to bed early; early bedtime

Refers to the act of going to sleep early in the evening. Often used in contrast to staying up late.

• 今こん夜やは宵よい寝ねして、明日あしたの朝あさ早はやく起おきよう。

  I'll go to bed early tonight and wake up early tomorrow morning.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

afternoon nap; siesta

A nap taken in the afternoon or early evening. Less common than 昼寝 (hirune) for a midday nap, and may carry a slightly literary or old-fashioned feel.

• 暑あつい日ひは、宵よい寝ねをしてから夕ゆう方がたの散さん歩ぽに出でかける。

  On hot days, I take an afternoon nap before going for an evening walk.