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[ね(寝)·ぼう(坊)]
nebou
noun, suru verb, na adjective, no adjective

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[ね(寐)·ぼう(坊)]
nebou
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English Meaning(s) for 寝坊

noun, suru verb, na adjective, no adjective
  1. sleeping in late; oversleeping
noun
  1. late riser; sleepyhead
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Definition and Synonyms for 寝坊

Sleep In sleep later than usual or customary
Synonyms: 寝坊, 朝寝

Meanings for each kanji in 寝坊

» lie down; sleep; rest; bed; remain unsold
» boy; priest's residence; priest

Categories 寝坊 is a member of

Kip be asleep
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Sample Sentences for 寝坊

I slept late and I missed the first train.
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I overslept because I stayed up late.
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I overslept.
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The fact is that he slept late that morning.
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Over-sleeping is no excuse for being late.
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