sleepiness; drowsiness
The feeling of being sleepy or drowsy; a common everyday noun.
昼食後、強い眠気に襲われた。
After lunch, I was hit by a strong wave of sleepiness.
眠気を覚ますためにコーヒーを飲んだ。
I drank coffee to shake off my drowsiness.
I was overcome by a strong wave of drowsiness during the meeting.
I washed my face with cold water to shake off my drowsiness.
During the night shift I was constantly fighting off drowsiness.
Even after drinking coffee, I can't shake off my sleepiness.