English–Japanese

“drowsiness” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinemuke

Example

会議中に眠気を感じます。kai gi chū ni nemu ke o kan ji ma su

I feel drowsy during the meeting.

Illustration for 眠気 (drowsiness)

How to say “drowsiness” in Japanese

“Drowsiness” in Japanese is 眠気 (nemuke).

Describes a state in which alertness fades and sleep begins to feel close.

Full entry for 眠気: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 眠気

昼食後は急に眠気が強くなります。chū shoku go wa kyū ni nemu ke ga tsuyo ku na ri ma su

I suddenly become very drowsy after lunch.

Tips for using 眠気

  • In English, drowsiness often describes reduced alertness, while sleepiness more directly suggests a desire or tendency to sleep.

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