寝る · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 寝る | 寝ない |
| Polite | 寝ます | 寝ません |
| Past polite | 寝ました | 寝ませんでした |
| Past | 寝た | 寝なかった |
| Te-form | 寝て | 寝ないで |
| Desire | 寝たい | 寝たくない |
| Potential | 寝られるalso 寝れる | 寝られないalso 寝れない |
| Passive | 寝られる | 寝られない |
| Causative | 寝させる | 寝させない |
| Causative passive | 寝させられる | 寝させられない |
| Volitional | 寝よう | |
| Polite volitional | 寝ましょう | |
| Imperative | 寝ろ | 寝るな |
| Conditional | 寝れば | 寝なければ |
| Tara conditional | 寝たら | 寝なかったら |
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
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
I slept well last night.
The baby is sleeping peacefully.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Covers both going to bed for the night and simply lying down. Context distinguishes the intended meaning.
It's late, so let's go to bed.
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.
He says he slept with her.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Describes hair, grass, or similar things lying flat or being pressed down.
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.
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.
The miso has fermented well and has a deep flavor.
I ended up falling asleep on the sofa.
He regrets having slept with her.
Tomorrow's an early day, so let's go to bed early.
The baby is lying asleep in the bed.
寝る is the plain, everyday verb for going to sleep, while 休む in this sense is a slightly softer or more polite way to say the same thing.
寝る is the general, everyday verb for going to bed or sleeping, while 寝付く specifically points to the act of finally falling asleep or being confined to bed by illness.
寝る is the general verb for sleeping or lying down, while 伏せる in this sense specifically implies being bedridden due to illness.
lack of sleep; insufficient sleep
lying down and getting up; daily routine of sleeping and waking · waking up; getting out of bed · living with; staying with
sleep talking; somniloquy · nonsense; gibberish
half asleep; not fully awake
sleeping bag
bed; sleeping place
turning over in bed; rolling over; tossing and turning · betrayal; double-crossing; defection
sleeping together; sharing a bed
going to bed early; early bedtime
put to bed; let sleep · lay down; put on its side · let lie idle; set aside unused · let ferment; let age; let rise
sleeping face
bed-wetting
staying overnight; lodging
sleeping comfort; feel of a bed
being asleep in bed; being sick in bed
doze; nap; snooze
ground technique; pinning technique · underhanded dealings; dirty trick
breathing of a sleeping person; sleeping breath
sleeping posture; sleeping position
roll over in bed; turn over · change sides; betray; double-cross
kink in the neck; sprained neck
falling asleep; going to sleep
something heard while sleeping
fall fast asleep; sleep deeply · be laid up; be confined to bed
nightclothes; sleepwear; pajamas; nightgown
night sweats; sweating during sleep