“Sleeper” in Japanese
Short answer
Sleeper in Japanese is “枕木” (makuragi). Full meaning: (railway) sleeper, (railroad) tie, crosstie.
Other ways to say “Sleeper” in Japanese
スリーパー
suriipaa sleeper, sleeping person; wearable blanket; sleeper agent
大引き
oobiki sleeper, lumber girder; last player of three (in mekuri karuta)
寝台車
shindaisha sleeping car, sleeper
まくら木
makuragi (railway) sleeper, (railroad) tie, crosstie
マクラギ
makuragi (railway) sleeper, (railroad) tie, crosstie
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