寝汗(ねあせ)

寝汗(ねあせ) is a compound of 寝(ね) (sleep) + 汗(あせ) (sweat). It refers to perspiration that occurs while sleeping.

Common collocations

• 寝汗(ねあせ)をかく: to have night sweats
• 寝汗(ねあせ)がひどい: to have bad night sweats
• 寝汗(ねあせ)で目(め)が覚(さ)める: to wake up from night sweats
• 寝汗(ねあせ)対策(たいさく): measures against night sweats

Causes

Can be caused by hot weather, illness, fever, stress, or medications. Persistent night sweats may indicate a medical condition and are worth consulting a doctor about.

Related types of sweat

• 汗(あせ): sweat (general)
• 冷(ひ)や汗(あせ): cold sweat (from fear or nervousness)
• 脂汗(あぶらあせ): greasy sweat (from pain or anxiety)
• 手(て)汗(あせ): sweaty palms