「寝る」- Dictionary Form Usage

Explanation

寝ねる is a common verb meaning "to sleep." Its dictionary form is used to express the action of sleeping. Below, we will explain the basic usage of 寝ねる in detail.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
寝ねる	Verb dictionary form + sentence end	Directly expresses the action of sleeping.

Basic Usage and Examples

• 子供こどもたちはもう寝ねる時間じかんです。
• Kodomo-tachi wa mou neru jikan desu.
• It's already time for the children to sleep.
  

• 夜よる11時じには必かならず寝ねる。
• Yoru 11-ji ni wa kanarazu neru.
• I must sleep by 11 PM.
  

Grammar Knowledge

寝ねる is an ichidan verb, and its conjugation rules are relatively simple. Below are its main conjugated forms:

Conjugated Form	Form	Example
Negative Form	寝ねない	寝ねないと体からだに悪わるい。
Polite Form	寝ねます	もう寝ねます、おやすみなさい。
Past Form	寝ねた	昨夜さくやはたくさん寝ねた。
て Form	寝ねて	寝ねている間あいだに夢ゆめを見みた。

Summary

寝ねる is a fundamental and important verb in Japanese, with various usages and polite forms. Mastering its conjugations and usage can significantly improve your Japanese language skills.