転ころび寝ね

noun

dozing off while lying down; falling asleep unintentionally

Refers to dozing off or falling asleep without intending to, often while lying down or in a relaxed position. The kanji 転び (rolling/falling) suggests the accidental nature of the sleep.

• ソファで転ころび寝ねしてしまった。

  I accidentally dozed off on the sofa.

• 転ころび寝ねは体からだに良よくないと言いわれる。

  They say that dozing off unintentionally is not good for your health.