1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

   1.

   to sleep

2. 2.

   to die; to rest (in peace); to lie (buried); to sleep (in the grave)

3. 3.

   to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; to lie untapped; to lie untouched

Example sentences

• 眠るな。眠ったら死ぬぞ。

  Don't fall asleep. If you fall asleep, you'll die.

• どんな体勢で眠るのが好き？

  What position do you like sleeping in?