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Component Breakdown
眠=
目民
eye + 民
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of eye and people. People's eye.
Symbolism
Sleep, slumber, sound sleep. Represents sleeping.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Falling asleep
Anime & Manga
Games
ゼルダの伝説
Legend of Zelda(1986)
Developer: Nintendo
Adventure to save a princess in 'sleep.'
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Four-Character Compounds
不眠不休
ふみんふきゅう
no sleep or rest; working day and night; no sleep or rest
眠り込む
ねむりこむ
To fall into a deep sleep; To sleep soundly
Proverbs & Idioms
眠れる獅子
ねむれるしし
A sleeping lion
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 眠 mean in Japanese?
眠 means sleep, die, sleepy.
How do you read 眠?
On'yomi: ミン (MIN). Kun'yomi: ねむ.る、ねむ.い (nemuru, nemui).
How many strokes does 眠 have?
眠 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).
Is 眠 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 眠 (sleep, die, sleepy) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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