Japanese

すいみん
Meaning: sleep
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

睡
眠

Example sentences

Getting enough sleep is important for health.
健康を維持するためには、十分な睡眠が不可欠だ。
Adequate sleep is indispensable for maintaining good health.
騒音は睡眠を阻害し、健康に悪影響を及ぼす。
Noise inhibits sleep and has a negative impact on health.

Usage Notes

A formal and physiological term for sleep. Commonly used in compounds like '睡眠不足' (sleep deprivation).

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