It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 眠い (nemui)
Meaning: “sleepy”
Examples:
- 眠いんですか？ Are you sleepy?
- 彼女は眠いようです。 It looks like she’s sleepy.
- 今日はとても眠いです。 I’m very sleepy today.
- おはよう。まだ眠いです。 Good morning. I’m still sleepy.
- 薬の副作用で少し眠いです I’m a little sleepy due to the side effects of the medicine.
- なんでこんなに眠いんだろう。 Why am I so sleepy?
- 徹夜明けなので、とても眠い。 I’ve stayed awake all night, so I’m very sleepy.
- お腹が一杯で、ちょっと眠いです。 My stomach is full, so I’m a little sleepy.
- 心配しないで、単に眠いだけです。 Don’t worry, I’m just sleepy.
- 日本に戻ってから、時差でずっと眠い。 Since coming back to Japan, I’ve been tired for a while due to the time difference.
- 今朝、５時に起きました。眠いです。」 “I woke up at 5 AM this morning. I’m sleepy.”
- 眠いが、今日中にレポートを終わらさなければいけない。 I’m sleepy, but I have to finish this report tonight