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睡
On'yomi
スイ
SUI
Kun'yomi
ねむ.る・ねむ.い
nemuru / nemui
drowsy · sleep · die
peacefuldark
Details
Strokes13
Frequency#1739
Radical目eye(5)
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
睡=
目垂
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