Nihongo Master Nihongo Master
Pricing Dictionary Blog

Meaning of 寝込む(ねこむ) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

寝込む
Kana Reading
ねこむ
Romaji
nekomu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `mu` ending, intransitive verb
    Meaning
    to stay in bed; to sleep; to be laid up for a long time

Example Sentences

寝込む, ねこむ used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
寝込む
Plain Polite
寝込みます
Negative
寝込まない
Negative Polite
寝込みません

Past

Plain
寝込んだ
Plain Polite
寝込みました
Negative
寝込まなかった
Negative Polite
寝込みませんでした

Te

Plain
寝込んで
Plain Polite
寝込みまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
寝込まれる
Plain Polite
寝込まれます
Negative
寝込まれない
Negative Polite
寝込まれません

Related Study Lists

Study lists that include this entry

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 3

lie down, sleep, rest, bed, remain unsold

On: シン

Kun: ね.る, ね.かす, い.ぬ, みたまや, や.める

13 strokes

Learn more
JLPT 3

crowded, mixture, in bulk, included, (kokuji)

Kun: -こ.む, こ.む, こ.み, -こ.み, こ.める

5 strokes

Learn more

Go beyond looking it up

Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know

You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.

  • Save to personal study lists
  • Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
  • Print handwriting practice sheets
  • Test yourself with skill quizzes
  • Track progress across every word you study
Start Free 7-Day Trial

No credit card required. Cancel anytime.