眠たい
ねむたい
nemutai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 80 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
眠たい (ねむたい (nemutai)) means "Sleepy". The reading is ねむたい (nemutai). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Sleepy
Also : Drowsy · Heavy-eyed
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Example Sentences
長い授業の後、眠たくなった。
ながいじゅぎょうのあと、ねむたくなった。
I became sleepy after a long class.
朝は眠たいから、コーヒーを飲む。
あさはねむたいから、こーひーをのむ。
In the morning, I'm sleepy so I drink coffee.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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