Phrase lesson
How do you say "I can't sleep" in Japanese?
I can't sleep
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
ねむれません
ねむれません
nemuremasen
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use ねむれません (nemuremasen) at the hospital or clinic when you want to say that you cannot sleep.
Chunk or pattern
- This is a fixed phrase.
- Learn the whole line first.
- It is useful as a short symptom report.
Core words
ねむる: to sleep.ねむれません: cannot sleep.
Helper words and endings
ません: polite negative ending.
Practical note
This is useful when the problem is pain, stress, coughing, or discomfort at night.
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