WORD DETAIL
朝寝坊
あさねぼう
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
朝寝坊is read asあさねぼうand is a noun andするverb for sleeping late into the morning or oversleeping. - Basic usage: It can cause lateness in
朝寝坊をして遅れるor be enjoyed deliberately in朝寝坊を楽しむ.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Difference from
寝坊- Both can mean oversleeping, but
朝寝坊explicitly places the late sleep in the morning.
- Both can mean oversleeping, but
- Mistake or leisure
- Context decides whether it is an accidental cause of lateness or intentional relaxation on a day off.

