English–Japanese

“nap” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoうたた寝 (utatane)

Pronunciation

Romajihirune

Example

私は昼寝をします。watashi wa hiru ne o shi ma su

I take a nap.

Illustration for 昼寝 (nap)

How to say “nap” in Japanese

“Nap” in Japanese is 昼寝 (hirune).

Refers to sleeping for a short time in the daytime as a way to pause and regain energy.

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

Example sentences with 昼寝

赤ちゃんが寝ている間に、私も少し昼寝をします。aka cha n ga ne te i ru aida ni watashi mo suko shi hiru ne o shi ma su

While the baby is sleeping, I take a short nap too.

Tips for using 昼寝

  • In everyday conversation, 昼寝 (hirune) can refer to a planned afternoon rest, such as one added to a weekend schedule or a daily routine.

Other Japanese words for “nap”

昼休みにうたた寝をしました。hiru yasu mi ni u ta ta ne o shi ma shi ta

I took a nap during my lunch break.

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