寝坊
ねぼう
nebou
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 24 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
寝坊 (ねぼう (nebou)) means "Oversleeping". It is read ねぼう (nebou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Oversleeping
Also : Sleeping late
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Example Sentences
朝の寝坊で会議に遅刻してしまいました。
あさのねぼうでかいぎにちこくしてしまいました。
I overslept and was late to the meeting.
毎日寝坊しないために、早く寝ます。
まいにちねぼうしないために、はやくねます。
I go to bed early so I don't oversleep every day.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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