Translation and Meaning of: 寝る - neru

The Japanese word 「寝る」 (neru) is a verb that means "to sleep" or "to lie down." It is a fairly common expression used in everyday life to refer to the act of resting or sleeping. The verb is written with the kanji 「寝」, which in itself suggests the concept of lying down or sleeping. 「寝る」 is often used in routine and casual contexts, such as when talking about bedtimes or being tired to the point of needing to rest.

In terms of etymology, 「寝」 combines the radical 宀 (korona) that symbolizes "cover" or "roof," often associated with ideas of home or a safe place, with the main body of more combinations that suggest the act of lying down or resting. This combination of symbols gives the kanji the connotation of rest, making it an ideographic character packed with meaning. While visually it may seem simple, each component adds depth to the overall meaning of the word, reflecting the resting environment.

In addition to the literal use of "to sleep," "neru" can also be used figuratively in some Japanese expressions, broadening its meaning. For example, when someone says that "trabajo is sleeping" or that an "idea is dormant," they are utilizing the softened or figurative sense of the verb. This shows the flexibility of the word's use in the Japanese language, allowing its application to go beyond its most basic meaning. Often, these expressions help enrich communication and are an example of how the Japanese language can be poetic in its descriptions.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 眠る (nemuru) - Deep sleep; used to describe the act of being in a deep slumber.
• ねる (neru) - Sleep; commonly used in the context of going to bed or getting ready to sleep.
• 休む (yasumu) - To rest; it can refer to taking a break or relaxing, but not necessarily to the act of sleeping.

寝る

Romaji: neru
Kana: ねる
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: ir para a cama; deitar; dormir

Meaning in English: to go to bed;to lie down;to sleep

Definition: The act of sleeping. Sleep to rest your body.

Example Sentences - (寝る) neru

See below some example sentences:

畳の上で寝るのはとても快適です。

Tatami no ue de neru no wa totemo kaiteki desu

Sleeping on top of the tatami is very comfortable.

Sleeping in a Tatami carpet is very comfortable.

• 畳 - tatami (a type of straw mat used as a floor covering in Japanese homes)
• の - Particle of possession or connection
• 上 - above, on
• で - Location particle
• 寝る - dormir
• の - connecting particle
• は - Topic particle
• とても - very
• 快適 - Comfortable, pleasant
• です - verb to be in the polite form

横になって寝るのが好きです。

Yoko ni natte neru no ga suki desu

I like to sleep aside.

I like to lie down and sleep.

• 横になって - lying on your side
• 寝る - dormir
• のが - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 好きです - gostar

枕を抱いて寝るのが好きです。

Makura wo daite neru no ga suki desu

Eu gosto de dormir com um travesseiro.

Eu gosto de dormir com um travesseiro.

• 枕 (makura) - travesseiro
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 抱いて (daite) - abraçando
• 寝る (neru) - dormir
• のが (noga) - partícula que indica uma preferência ou hábito
• 好き (suki) - gostar
• です (desu) - verb to be in the polite form

夜具は寝る時に必要なものです。

Yagu wa neru toki ni hitsuyou na mono desu

Bedding is necessary for sleeping.

It takes hours to sleep.

• 夜具 (yagu) - night equipment
• 寝る (neru) - dormir
• 時 (toki) - hora
• に (ni) - particle indicating time
• 必要 (hitsuyou) - necessary
• な (na) - grammatical particle
• もの (mono) - thing
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar

カバーをかけて寝るのが好きです。

Kabaa wo kakete neru no ga suki desu

I like to sleep covered with a blanket.

I like to sleep with a cover.

• カバー (kabaa) - cobertor
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• かけて (kakete) - colocar
• 寝る (neru) - dormir
• のが (noga) - Nominal subject particle
• 好き (suki) - gostar
• です (desu) - Ser/estar (polite form)

ベッドで寝るのが好きです。

Beddo de neru no ga suki desu

I like to sleep in bed.

• ベッド (bed) - a piece of furniture to sleep on
• で (de) - uma partícula que indica o local onde algo acontece
• 寝る (neru) - verb meaning "to sleep"
• のが (no ga) - a particle indicating someone's preference or ability
• 好き (suki) - an adjective meaning "to like"
• です (desu) - a particle that indicates the formality and conclusion of a sentence

寝間着を着て寝るのが好きです。

Nemaki o kite neru no ga suki desu

I like to sleep wearing my pajamas.

I like to sleep on a night -oup.

• 寝間着 - sleepwear
• を - object particle
• 着て - Verb "to dress" in the gerund
• 寝る - verb to sleep
• のが - nominalization particle
• 好き - adjective like
• です - verb to be in the present

寝る前に床を掃除することが大切です。

Neru mae ni yuka wo souji suru koto ga taisetsu desu

It is important to clean the floor before bed.

It is important to clean the floor before going to bed.

• 寝る前に - before bed
• 床を - the ground
• 掃除する - limpar
• ことが - is important
• 大切です - is essential

布団で寝るのが好きです。

Futon de neru no ga suki desu

I like to sleep in a futon.

• 布団 (futon) - a type of traditional Japanese mattress
• で (de) - a particle that indicates the medium or place where something happens
• 寝る (neru) - verb meaning "to sleep"
• のが (noga) - a particle indicating someone's preference or habit
• 好き (suki) - adjetivo que significa "gostar de"
• です (desu) - linking verb indicating formality or courtesy in communication

酔っ払いは道路で寝ていた。

Yopparai wa dōro de nete ita

O bêbado estava dormindo na estrada.

Bêbado estava dormindo na estrada.

• 酔っ払い - embriagado, bêbado
• は - Topic particle
• 道路 - estrada, rua
• で - Location particle
• 寝ていた - estava dormindo