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JLPT N3 · Everyday verbs

眠る

ねむる

to sleep

Stroke order of 眠る

2 characters, 11 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

眠 · 10 strokesる · 1 strokes

Memory trick

The 目 eyes of all the 民 people close shut when night comes and they sleep.

Parts: 眠 = 目 eye + 民 people

The characters in 眠る

  • る る — ru (1 strokes)

Example sentence

昨日はよく眠れましたか?

きのうはよくねむれましたか?

Did you sleep well last night?

Words with 眠

More words: Everyday verbs

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