居眠り
いねむり
inemuri
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 3 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

居眠り (いねむり (inemuri)) means "Dozing". It is read いねむり (inemuri). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Dozing

Also : Sleepiness (while sitting)

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Example Sentences

授業中に居眠りをしてはいけません。

じゅぎょうちゅうにいねむりをしてはいけません。

You must not doze during class.

Kanji in this word

居
To be
Kunい.る、い、お.る
Onきょ、こ
JLPT N3
眠
Sleep
Kunねむ.る、ねむ.い
Onみん
JLPT N3

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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