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[()·ねむ()·]
inemuri
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 居眠り

noun, suru verb
  1. nodding off (while sitting); dozing

Definition and Synonyms for 居眠り

Snooze sleep lightly or for a short period of time
Synonyms: うとうと, うつらうつら, 一睡, 仮眠, うたた寝, 居眠り, 居眠る

Meanings for each kanji in 居眠り

» reside; to be; exist; live with
» sleep; die; sleepy

Categories 居眠り is a member of

Catnap take a siesta
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Sample Sentences for 居眠り

On my way home I fell asleep in the train, and rode past my station.
I fall asleep in the class every now and then.
Last night I began to nod off in front of the TV.
My father was taking a nap on the sofa, with his legs stretched toward the fire.
He fell asleep at the wheel and had an accident.

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