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B1 noun Neutral 1 min read

安眠

/aɴmʲiɴ/
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Anmin refers to a peaceful, high-quality sleep essential for physical and mental recovery.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • A state of deep, peaceful, and restorative sleep.
  • Often used in health-related contexts regarding sleep quality.
  • Commonly paired with products that improve sleeping conditions.

類語との比較

「熟睡（じゅくすい）」は深い眠りそのものに焦点を当てますが、「安眠」は「安らかさ・心地よさ」という質的な側面を強調します。「快眠（かいみん）」は「気持ちの良い眠り」を意味し、安眠とほぼ同義ですが、よりポジティブで能動的な響きがあります。

Examples

1

枕を変えたら、昨夜は安眠できた。

everyday

I had a sound sleep last night after changing my pillow.

2

安眠を妨げる要因を排除することが重要です。

formal

It is important to eliminate factors that disturb sound sleep.

3

安眠グッズをいろいろ試している。

informal

I am trying out various sleep-aids.

4

本研究では、安眠が精神的健康に与える影響を調査した。

academic

This study investigated the impact of sound sleep on mental health.

Common Collocations

安眠を妨げる disturb one's sound sleep
安眠をもたらす bring about sound sleep
安眠グッズ sleep-aid products

Common Phrases

安眠を祈る

wish for a peaceful sleep

安眠できる環境

an environment conducive to sound sleep

安眠不足

lack of quality sleep

Often Confused With

安眠 vs 熟睡

Jukusui specifically emphasizes the depth of sleep. Anmin emphasizes the peacefulness and quality of the experience.

安眠 vs 快眠

Kaimin is very similar to Anmin but often sounds more active or positive. It is frequently used in commercial marketing.

Grammar Patterns

安眠を妨げる 安眠できる 安眠をもたらす

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Anmin is used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a very common term in health, lifestyle, and medical discussions. It is rarely used in highly technical medical reports where 'suimin' (sleep) is preferred, but it is standard for general health advice.

Common Mistakes

Some learners confuse it with 'suimin' (which is just 'sleep'). Remember that 'anmin' implies a positive, high-quality experience. You wouldn't say 'I had anmin' if you had a bad night; you would use 'fumin' (insomnia) or 'nemurenai' (cannot sleep).

Tips

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Use with verbs for better flow

Combine安眠 with verbs like 妨げる (disturb) or 得る (obtain). It sounds more natural than using it alone.

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Avoid confusing with sleep duration

Anmin focuses on quality, not quantity. Even if you sleep for 10 hours, you might not have had anmin if the sleep was shallow.

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Sleep culture in Japan

Japanese people place high value on sleep quality due to busy lifestyles. Many products are marketed specifically for 'Anmin'.

Word Origin

Derived from the kanji '安' (peaceful/easy) and '眠' (sleep). It has been used in Japanese literature for centuries to describe the state of resting peacefully.

Cultural Context

In Japan, there is a strong cultural emphasis on 'Anmin' as a pillar of health. You will see many products specifically labeled as 'Anmin' to appeal to stressed workers.

Memory Tip

Think of 'An' (安 - peaceful/cheap) and 'Min' (眠 - sleep). A 'peaceful sleep' is the definition of Anmin.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

熟睡は「深く眠ること」という状態を指しますが、安眠は「安らかで心地よい眠り」という質的なニュアンスが含まれます。安眠はより広い意味で使われることが多いです。

枕、アロマ、アイマスクなど、質の高い睡眠をサポートするための製品のことです。これらを使うことで、よりリラックスした状態を目指します。

大きな音、明るい光、ストレス、寝る前のスマートフォン操作などが挙げられます。これらを避けることが安眠への近道です。

「安眠できますように」や「今夜は安眠できるといいですね」といった表現を使います。相手の健康を気遣う際に適しています。

Test Yourself

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騒音のせいで、昨夜は___が妨げられた。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 安眠

「安眠が妨げられる」は慣用的な表現として非常によく使われます。

multiple choice

安眠とはどのような状態ですか？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 安らかで質の高い眠り

安眠は、心身がリラックスした状態での良質な睡眠を指します。

sentence building

（安眠 / 枕 / を / 変えて / できた / ）

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 枕を変えて安眠できた

「枕を変える」という動作の結果として「安眠できた」という順序が自然です。

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