siesta in Japanese
siesta in Japanese is 昼寝, シエスタ, 午睡 — siesta means a short nap or rest taken in the early afternoon, especially during the hottest part of the day.
siesta in Japanese
昼寝
Pronounced: hirune
(countable) A nap, especially an afternoon one taken during the hottest part of the day in some cultures.
シエスタ
Pronounced: shiesuta
(countable) A nap, especially an afternoon one taken during the hottest part of the day in some cultures.
午睡
Pronounced: gosui
(countable) A nap, especially an afternoon one taken during the hottest part of the day in some cultures.
What does "siesta" mean?
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noun A short nap or rest taken in the early afternoon, especially during the hottest part of the day.
"Shops in the town close for a siesta between two and five."
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verb To take a siesta; to nap in the afternoon.
"We siestaed through the worst of the midday heat."
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siesta in a sentence
- Shops in the town close for a siesta between two and five.
- He stretched out on the sofa for a quick siesta after lunch.
- We siestaed through the worst of the midday heat.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "siesta" in Japanese?
"siesta" in Japanese is 昼寝, シエスタ, 午睡. siesta means: A short nap or rest taken in the early afternoon, especially during the hottest part of the day.
How do you pronounce 昼寝?
"siesta" in Japanese is 昼寝, pronounced "hirune".
How do you use "siesta" in a sentence?
Example: "Shops in the town close for a siesta between two and five." In Japanese, "siesta" is 昼寝, シエスタ, 午睡.
Are there other ways to say "siesta" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "siesta": 昼寝, シエスタ, 午睡.
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