Kanji 睡: drowsy, sleep, die
Key takeaways
Kanji 睡: drowsy, sleep, die. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 睡
drowsy, sleep, die
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
When your eyelids (目) hang down (垂) or droop heavily, it represents the state of being drowsy. Imagine the process of your eyes closing as you fall asleep. This kanji is used in the word for sleep (睡眠).
