眠い
ねむい
nemui
JLPT N4adjectiveVocabularyLevel 11 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
眠い (ねむい (nemui)) means "Sleepy". The reading is ねむい (nemui). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Sleepy
Also : Drowsy
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Example Sentences
眠い目をこすりました。
ねむいめをこすりました。
I rubbed my sleepy eyes.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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