JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
寝 — lie down
- Reading
- シン・ね.る・ね.かす・い.ぬ・みたまや・や.める
- Meaning
- lie down; sleep; rest; bed; remain unsold
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
寝 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シン・ね.る・ね.かす・い.ぬ・みたまや・や.める and it means lie down; sleep; rest; bed; remain unsold. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
寝 appears in everyday japanese words such as 寝台 (bed), 寝巻 (sleep-wear) and 昼寝 (nap).
Japanese words containing 寝
Frequently asked questions
What does 寝 mean in Japanese?
寝 means lie down; sleep; rest; bed; remain unsold in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 寝 read?
寝 is read シン・ね.る・ね.かす・い.ぬ・みたまや・や.める. Reading it inside real words — 寝台 and 寝巻 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 寝 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 寝 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 寝 in a word?
A common word containing 寝 is 寝台 (しんだい) — "bed". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 寝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 寝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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