Kanji 寝: lie down, sleep, rest, bed, remain unsold
Key takeaways
Kanji 寝: lie down, sleep, rest, bed, remain unsold. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 寝
lie down, sleep, rest, bed, remain unsold
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine lying down on a bed made of wooden pieces (⺦) under a roof (宀). It represents the act of sleeping or resting comfortably inside a house. You can remember this kanji through words like 'bedroom' (寝室) or 'going to bed' (就寝).
