How to say 'Lie' in Japanese | 寝転ぶ

word

Meaning

Lie

Reading

Kanji

寝Lie down, Go to sleep 転Revolve

Explanation

The Japanese verb '寝転ぶ (ねころぶ)' means 'to lie down' or 'to recline'. It specifically refers to the action of lying down in a relaxed or casual manner, often on a flat surface like the floor or a bed. This verb is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone lying down comfortably. For example: I like to lie down on the grass「私は芝生に寝転ぶのが好きです」(わたしはしばふにねころぶのがすきです). He lay down on the sofa and fell asleep「彼はソファに寝転んで寝てしまった」(かれはソファにねころんでねてしまった). Note that this verb implies a sense of ease or relaxation, unlike more formal or specific terms for lying down.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6863

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting