眠ねむそうMeanings1na-adjectivesleepy-looking; sleepy-soundingDescribes someone or something that appears or sounds sleepy. Often used with 〜な, 〜に, or 〜だ.彼かれは眠ねむそうな顔かおをしている。He has a sleepy look on his face.眠ねむそうな声こえで「おはよう」と言いった。He said 'good morning' in a sleepy-sounding voice.