How to say 'Nap' in Japanese | 昼寝

word

Meaning

Nap

Reading

Kanji

昼Daytime, Noon 寝Lie down, Go to sleep

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '昼寝 (ひるね)' refers to a 'nap' or 'siesta', specifically a short sleep taken during the daytime. It is commonly used to describe a rest taken after lunch or during a break in the day. This word is often used in casual contexts and is associated with relaxation. For example: I took a nap after lunch「昼ご飯の後に昼寝をした」(ひるごはんのあとにひるねをした). Taking a nap is refreshing「昼寝をすると気分がすっきりする」(ひるねをするときぶんがすっきりする). The word '昼寝' is distinct from '睡眠 (すいみん)', which refers to sleep in general, as it specifically denotes a short, daytime rest.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

N3

Kanji Grade

7

Frequency

1709

Composition

kanji

Handwriting