眠ねむりにつく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

fall asleep; go to sleep

A slightly literary or formal expression for falling asleep, often implying a smooth transition into sleep. Used in narratives and descriptions.

• 子こ供どもたちはすぐに眠ねむりについた。

  The children quickly fell asleep.

• 静しずかな音おん楽がくを聴ききながら、ゆっくりと眠ねむりにつく。

  Listening to quiet music, I slowly drift off to sleep.