すやすや

すやすや
adverb
sleeping soundly
descriptive
1. sleeping soundly, peacefully
The manner of sleeping quietly and peacefully, often used for babies and children.
猫(ねこ)がすやすや眠(ねむ)っている。
The cat is sleeping soundly.
赤(あか)ちゃんがすやすや眠(ねむ)っている。
The baby is sleeping peacefully.
子供(こども)たちはすやすやと寝息(ねいき)を立(た)てて眠(ねむ)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

Typical subjects

Similar words

  • ぐっすり: deeply (sleeping)
  • すやすや: peacefully (sleeping)
  • ぐうぐう: snoring (sleeping noisily)

Related Words

Related: ぐっすり (deeply (asleep))
Related: うとうと (dozing off)
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Added 2026.1.16 17:46 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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