“Sleep” or “Nap” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “眠”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “眠” means “Take a nap”, “Die” or “Pass away” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “眠”
Jouyou Kanji “眠” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 10 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | みん(min) |
| べん(ben) | |
| Kun-Yomi | ねむ(る)(nemu(ru)) |
| ねむ(い)(nemu(i)) | |
| ねむ(り)(nemu(ri)) | |
| Meanings | Sleep, Nap, Doze, Take a nap |
| Die, Pass away |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “眠”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 眠気(ねむけ-ne mu ke) | Sleepiness, Drowsiness |
| 眠食(みんしょく-mi n sho ku) | ① Daily life, Everyday life, ② Sleeping and eating |
| 安眠(あんみん-a n mi n) | Sound sleep, Good sleep, Quiet sleep |
| 永眠(えいみん-e i mi n) | Eternal sleep, Eternal rest, Death |
| 催眠術(さいみんじゅつ-sa i mi n ju tsu) | Hypnosis, Hypnotism, Mesmerism |
| 春眠(しゅんみん-shu n mi n) | Sleep in spring |
| 睡眠(すいみん-su u mi n) | Sleep |
| 冬眠(とうみん-to u mi n) | Hibernation, Winter sleep, Torpor |
| 不眠(ふみん-fu mi n) | Loss of sleep, Sleeplessness, Insomnia, Wakefulness |
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