二度寝(にどね)

にどね
noun, suru-verb
going back to sleep; sleeping again after waking
1. going back to sleep; sleeping again after waking
Falling asleep again after having woken up, typically in the morning after the alarm goes off.
二度寝(にどね)してしまった。
I went back to sleep.
休日(きゅうじつ)の二度寝(にどね)は最高(さいこう)だ。
Going back to sleep on holidays is the best.
二度寝(にどね)したせいで遅刻(ちこく)した。
I was late because I went back to sleep.

ETYMOLOGY:
二度(にど) (twice, second time) + 寝(ね) (sleeping)

USAGE:
Often associated with lazy weekend mornings or the temptation to sleep more after the alarm. Can have both positive connotations (comfort, relaxation) or negative ones (causing lateness).

RELATED SLEEP VOCABULARY:

  • 寝不足(ねぶそく) - lack of sleep
  • 夜更(よふ)かし - staying up late
  • 寝坊(ねぼう) - oversleeping
  • うたた寝(ね) - dozing off

COLLOCATIONS:

  • 二度寝(にどね)をする - to go back to sleep
  • 二度寝(にどね)の誘惑(ゆうわく) - the temptation to go back to sleep
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Added 2026.1.21 8:30
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