寝相(ねぞう)

ねぞう
noun
sleeping posture; sleeping position
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1. sleeping posture; sleeping position; how one sleeps
the position or manner in which someone sleeps, often referring to whether they move around or stay still
彼(かれ)は寝相(ねぞう)が悪(わる)い。
He has bad sleeping habits / He tosses and turns in his sleep.
子供(こども)の寝相(ねぞう)は本当(ほんとう)に悪(わる)い。
Children really toss and turn in their sleep.
朝(あさ)、布団(ふとん)が寝相(ねぞう)のせいでめちゃくちゃだった。
In the morning, the futon was a mess because of how I slept.

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Usage

「寝相(ねぞう)が悪(わる)い」 is a common expression describing someone who moves around a lot during sleep, often kicking off blankets or rolling off the futon. It's especially used about children.

Related words

Related Words

Related: 寝言(ねごと) (sleep talking)
Related: いびき (snoring)
Related: 歯(は)ぎしり (teeth grinding)
Compare: 寝顔(ねがお) (sleeping face)
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Added 2026.1.25 9:52 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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