寝不足(ねぶそく) (な)

Part of Speech

Noun な-adjective

Meaning

lacking sleep; sleep-deprived

Example Sentences

  • 寝不足(ねぶそく)な日(ひ)は、コーヒーを飲(の)んでも眠(ねむ)い。
    When I don't get enough sleep, I feel sleepy even after drinking coffee.
  • 昨日(きのう)は夜(よる)遅(おそ)くまで勉強(べんきょう)していたので、寝不足(ねぶそく)だ。
    I didn't get enough sleep last night because I was studying until late at night.

Tags

JLPT N3