Translation and Meaning of: 昼寝 - hirune
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 昼寝 (hirune) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hirune
Kana: ひるね
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: nap (at home); nap
Meaning in English: nap (at home);siesta
Definition: A nap is a short period of sleep during the day.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (昼寝) hirune
"昼寝" is a Japanese word composed of two kanji characters: "昼" (hiru) which means "afternoon" or "midday" and "寝" (ne) which means "to sleep". Therefore, the meaning of "昼寝" is "to sleep during the afternoon" or "to take a nap during the day". The word is commonly used in Japan to describe the habit of taking a nap after lunch or during work hours. It is a common practice in the country, especially among the elderly. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when Japanese nobility used to take naps during the day to cool off from the heat. Since then, the habit of taking a nap during the day has become a part of Japanese culture.How to Write in Japanese - (昼寝) hirune
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Synonyms and Similar - (昼寝) hirune
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
うたたね; 昼寝る; 午睡; まどろむ; 仮眠
Words containing: 昼寝
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Words with the same pronunciation: ひるね hirune
Example Sentences - (昼寝) hirune
Below are some example sentences:
昼寝は健康に良いです。
Chuune wa kenkou ni yoi desu
Nap is good for your health.
- 昼寝 (hirune) - nap during the day
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 健康 (kenkou) - health
- に (ni) - grammatical particle indicating the purpose or target of the action
- 良い (yoi) - good
- です (desu) - polite way of being
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "nap (at home); nap" é "(昼寝) hirune". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.