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Meanings
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adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
fast asleep; snoring sound; grumbling sound
Onomatopoeic adverb describing deep sleep with snoring, or a low grumbling noise. Often used with 寝る or 眠る.
I was so tired that I fell fast asleep, snoring away.
I can hear loud snoring from the next room.
Usage patterns
- ぐうぐう(と)眠るto sleep deeply, snoring
He was fast asleep on the sofa, snoring away.
- ぐうぐう(と)寝るto sleep soundly with snoring
The kids are already sound asleep, snoring.
- お腹がぐうぐう鳴るone's stomach growls loudly
I skipped breakfast, so my stomach is growling loudly.