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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of eye and droop. Eyes drooping.
Symbolism
Sleep, drowsiness, slumber. Represents sleeping.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Falling asleep
Component Breakdown
睡=
目垂
eye + 垂
Words & Expressions
Words written with 睡
熟睡じゅくすいdeep sleep
昏睡こんすいfalling fast asleep
Four-Character Compounds
半睡半醒
はんすいはんせい
half asleep and half awake
半醒半睡
はんせいはんすい
half awake and half asleep
睡眠不足
すいみんぶそく
Lack of sleep; Not getting enough rest
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
睡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means drowsy, sleep, die. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.