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

drowsy · sleep · die

peacefuldark

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Strokes13
Frequency#1739
Radicaleye(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

=

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