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眠い
Nemui is an i adjective meaning sleepy or drowsy. It describes you, not the bed, so never use it for a quiet room.
Examples in context
今日はとても眠いです。
I am very sleepy today.
眠いから早く寝ます。
I am sleepy so I will go to bed early.
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