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On'yomi
スイ
SUI
Kun'yomi
ねむ.る・ねむ.い
nemuru / nemui

drowsy · sleep · die

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1739
Radicaleye(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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eye + 垂

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of eye and droop. Eyes drooping.

Symbolism

Sleep, drowsiness, slumber. Represents sleeping.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Falling asleep

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

半睡半醒

はんすいはんせい

half asleep and half awake; half asleep and half awake

半醒半睡

はんせいはんすい

half awake and half asleep; half awake and half asleep

睡眠不足

すいみんぶそく

Lack of sleep; Not getting enough rest

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 睡 mean in Japanese?

睡 means drowsy, sleep, die.

How do you read 睡?

On'yomi: スイ (SUI). Kun'yomi: ねむ.る、ねむ.い (nemuru, nemui).

How many strokes does 睡 have?

睡 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).

Is 睡 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 睡 (drowsy, sleep, die) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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