眠る
ねむる
nemuru
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 12 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

眠る (ねむる (nemuru)) means "to sleep". The reading is ねむる (nemuru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

to sleep

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Example Sentences

赤ちゃんが静かに眠っています。

あかちゃんがしずかにねむっています。

The baby is sleeping quietly.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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