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[い(居)·ねむ(眠)·り]
inemuri
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 居眠り

noun, suru verb
  1. nodding off (while sitting); dozing
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Definition and Synonyms for 居眠り

Snooze sleep lightly or for a short period of time
Synonyms: うとうと, うつらうつら, 一睡, 仮眠, うたた寝, 居眠り, 居眠る

Meanings for each kanji in 居眠り

» reside; to be; exist; live with
» sleep; die; sleepy

Categories 居眠り is a member of

Catnap take a siesta
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Sample Sentences for 居眠り

During the class she fell asleep in spite of herself.
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She was taking a nap all the time.
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He dozed off in history class.
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He is always taking a nap at school.
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The teacher caught the student sleeping in class.
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