寝不足
Reading: ねぶそく
Meaning: lack of sleep, sleep deprivation
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Example Sentence
昨日 は 寝不足 で 頭 が 痛い
I have a headache from lack of sleep yesterday.
Usage Notes
Describes the state of not having enough sleep. Often used with だ or である.
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