N4
ねぼうする (nebou suru)
寝坊する
to oversleep
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A verb used when one sleeps longer than intended, often resulting in being late for an appointment or work/school. It's an informal expression.
📝 Example Sentences
今日は寝坊して、会社に遅刻しました。
I overslept today and was late for work.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "寝坊する"!
明日の朝は早く起きないと、_______よ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 早く起きないと、予定の時間に間に合わない状況なので「寝坊します」が適切です。
English: If you don't wake up early, you'll be late, so 'oversleep' (寝坊します) is appropriate.
English: If you don't wake up early, you'll be late, so 'oversleep' (寝坊します) is appropriate.
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