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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.

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.