すやすや
すやすや
adverb
sleeping soundly
1.
sleeping soundly, peacefully
The manner of sleeping quietly and peacefully, often used for babies and children.
猫がすやすや眠っている。
The cat is sleeping soundly.
赤ちゃんがすやすや眠っている。
The baby is sleeping peacefully.
子供たちはすやすやと寝息を立てて眠っていた。
The children were fast asleep, breathing softly.
すやすや is a mimetic word describing peaceful, sound sleep, typically used for babies, children, or pets.
USAGE:
Conveys a gentle, heartwarming image of someone sleeping quietly and comfortably.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- すやすや眠る: to sleep peacefully
- すやすやと寝息を立てる: to breathe softly in sleep
- すやすや眠っている: to be sleeping soundly
TYPICAL SUBJECTS:
- 赤ちゃん: babies
- 子供: children
- ペット: pets
CONTRAST:
- ぐっすり: deeply (sleeping)
- すやすや: peacefully (sleeping)
- ぐうぐう: snoring (sleeping noisily)