How do you read 寝坊?

寝坊 is read ねぼう (nebou), with heiban pitch accent (flat).

How do you write 寝坊 in romaji?

寝坊 is written nebou in romaji.

What kanji are in 寝坊?

寝 (Lie Down, Sleep); 坊 (Boy, Priest's Residence).

寝坊ねぼう

Q: What JLPT level is 寝坊?

寝坊 is a JLPT N4 word (upper beginner).

ねぼう · nebou

JLPT N4 noun

Sleeping in late

sleeping in late, oversleeping
late riser, sleepyhead

Heiban

flat · what is pitch accent?

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Kanji in this word

寝Lie Down, Sleep, Rest 音しん訓ね.る・ね.かす JLPT N3 · 13 strokes 坊Boy, Priest's Residence, Priest 音ぼう・ぼっ 7 strokes

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Words that share a kanji

寝台しんだいbed 昼寝ひるねnap (at home), siesta 寝るねるto sleep; to go to sleep; to go to bed 寝巻ねまきsleep-wear, pajamas 寝間着ねまきsleep-wear, pajamas 朝寝坊あさねぼうoversleeping, late riser 坊やぼうやboy 赤ん坊あかんぼうbaby

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What does 寝坊 mean?

Sleeping in late. It can also mean: sleeping in late, oversleeping; late riser, sleepyhead.

How do you pronounce 寝坊?

ねぼう (nebou). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

What JLPT level is 寝坊?

JLPT N4 — upper beginner. See the JLPT N4 guide.

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