N3
ねぼう (nebou)
寝坊
oversleeping; sleeping in late
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Noun, or verb when combined with 'する' (寝坊する). Refers to sleeping later than intended, often resulting in being late for an appointment or work/school. Usually implies an unintended or regrettable action.
📝 Example Sentences
昨夜は遅くまで起きていたので、今朝は寝坊してしまった。
I was up late last night, so I overslept this morning.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "寝坊"!
アラームが鳴らなかったので、今日は_______した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 目覚ましが鳴らず、予定より遅く起きてしまうことを「寝坊」と言います。
English: When you wake up later than planned because your alarm didn't go off, it's called 'oversleeping' (nebou).
English: When you wake up later than planned because your alarm didn't go off, it's called 'oversleeping' (nebou).
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