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Common wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 100,000

Meanings

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adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

sleeping peacefully; soundly; quietly

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes a calm, comfortable sleeping state, often of babies or children. Mimetic word evoking gentle, rhythmic breathing.

赤あかちゃんがすやすや眠ねむっている。
The baby is sleeping peacefully.
疲つかれていたのか、彼かれはすやすやと寝ね息いきを立たてていた。
Perhaps he was tired; he was breathing quietly in his sleep.

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Usage patterns

〈人ひと〉がすやすや(と)眠ねむるsomeone sleeps peacefully
赤あかちゃんがすやすやと眠ねむっている。
The baby is sleeping peacefully.
〈人ひと〉がすやすや(と)寝ねているsomeone is fast (peacefully) asleep
子こ供どもはすやすやと寝ねている。
The child is fast asleep, breathing calmly.