寝る

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The ichidan verb 寝る (ねる) can mean going to sleep or lying down.
• Basic usage: A time in 十時に寝る points to bedtime, while a place in 畳の上に寝る highlights the body's position.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Sleeping and lying down
  • It can mean lying down as well as sleeping, so the location and situation matter.