体の調子 · Body & health
ぐっすり
gussurigitaigo · state / conditionVery common
Sound asleep
Deeply and soundly asleep — the satisfying, restorative kind of sleep. Almost always paired with 眠る/寝る.
Related words
Common forms
ぐっすり眠るぐっすり寝る
When to use
- ぐっすり眠る — to sleep soundly.
- Positive: implies good, deep, refreshing sleep.
- うとうと is the opposite end — dozing/nodding off lightly.
Examples
昨夜は疲れていたので、ぐっすり眠れた。
さくやはつかれていたので、ぐっすりねむれた。
I was tired last night, so I slept soundly.