JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
睡 — drowsy
- Reading
- スイ・ねむ.る・ねむ.い
- Meaning
- drowsy; sleep; die
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
睡 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is スイ・ねむ.る・ねむ.い and it means drowsy; sleep; die. 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.
睡 appears in everyday japanese words such as 睡眠 (sleep).
Japanese words containing 睡
Frequently asked questions
What does 睡 mean in Japanese?
睡 means drowsy; sleep; die in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 睡 read?
睡 is read スイ・ねむ.る・ねむ.い. Reading it inside real words — 睡眠 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 睡 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 睡 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 睡 in a word?
A common word containing 睡 is 睡眠 (すいみん) — "sleep". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 睡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 睡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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