寝違(ねちが)える

ねちがえる
ichidan verb
to wake with a stiff neck; to sleep in an awkward position
1. to wake with a stiff neck; to sleep in an awkward position
to sleep in an uncomfortable position that causes neck pain or stiffness upon waking
首(くび)を寝違(ねちが)えた。
I woke up with a stiff neck.
寝違(ねちが)えて首(くび)が回(まわ)らない。
I can't turn my neck because I slept wrong.
枕(まくら)が合(あ)わなくて寝違(ねちが)えてしまった。
The pillow didn't suit me and I woke with a stiff neck.

COMMON ISSUE:
This is a common ailment, especially when using an unfamiliar 枕(まくら) (pillow) or sleeping in an unusual position.

NOUN FORM:

  • 寝違(ねちが)え (stiff neck from sleeping)

CONJUGATION:

  • 寝違(ねちが)えない (negative)
  • 寝違(ねちが)えて (te-form)
  • 寝違(ねちが)えた (past)

REMEDIES:
Common treatments include 湿布(しっぷ) (compress), マッサージ(ますさーじ) (massage), and gentle stretching.

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Added 2026.1.27 9:58 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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