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    3. うとうと

    うとうと

    うとうと

    falling into a doze

    KMT3CoreAdverb, Verb, Particle, Noun, ParticipleEmotions & PsychologyKana Vocab8 strokes

    うとうとウトウトうとっとウトッとウトっと

    Adverb, Verb, Particle, Noun, Participle

    1.
    falling into a doze, dozing off, nodding off
    onomatopoeic or mimetic word

    Stroke 0 / 8

    Speed1.0x

    授じゅ業ぎょう中ちゅうにうとうとしてしまった。

    I dozed off during class.

    KMT3EducationDaily Life
    電でん車しゃの中なかでうとうと眠ねむってしまった。

    I dozed off on the train.

    KMT3Travel & TransportationDaily Life
    疲つかれていたので、ソファでうとうととまどろんでいた。

    Because I was tired, I was nodding off on the sofa.

    KMT4Emotions & PsychologyDaily LifeHome & Housing
    暖だん炉ろのそばでうとうとしていると、心こころが安やすらいだ。

    As I dozed off by the fireplace, my mind felt at peace.

    KMT4Emotions & PsychologyHome & Housing
    長ちょう時じ間かんの会かい議ぎで、ついウトウトしてしまった。

    I accidentally dozed off during the long meeting.

    KMT4Work & CareerDaily Life

    Kana that make up this word

    う
    u
    と
    to
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