寝
lie down · sleep · rest · bed · remain unsold
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and phonetic. Sleeping under roof.
Symbolism
Bedroom, sleep, sleep. Represents sleeping.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Falling asleep
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
寝る子は育つ
ねるこはそだつ
A sleeping child grows
Sleep is essential for growth
Poetry
あしびきの 山鳥の尾の しだり尾の ながながし夜を ひとりかも寝む
Poem #3 from Hyakunin Isshu
嘆きつつ ひとり寝る夜の 明くるまは いかに久しき ものとかは知る
Poem #53 from Hyakunin Isshu
やすらはで 寝なましものを さ夜更けて かたぶくまでの 月を見しかな
Poem #59 from Hyakunin Isshu
きりぎりす 鳴くや霜夜の さむしろに 衣かたしき ひとりかも寝む
Poem #91 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 寝 mean in Japanese?
寝 means lie down, sleep, rest, bed, remain unsold.
How do you read 寝?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: ね.る、ね.かす、い.ぬ、みたまや、や.める (neru, nekasu, inu, mitamaya, yameru).
How many strokes does 寝 have?
寝 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 寝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 寝 (lie down, sleep, rest, bed, remain unsold) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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