彼は使い慣れた枕でないと、ぐっすり眠れないそうだ。
He says he can't sleep soundly unless it's the pillow he's used to.
Japanese
ぐっすり
ぐっすり
Meaning: soundly; fast (asleep)
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Since I was tired yesterday, I was able to sleep soundly at night.
昨夜はぐっすりと深い眠りにつくことができた。
I was able to fall into a deep sleep last night.
猫は暖かい布団の中に潜り込み、ぐっすりと眠った。
The cat slipped into the warm futon and fell fast asleep.
赤ん坊はミルクを飲んでぐっすり眠っている。
The baby is drinking milk and sleeping soundly.
ぐっすり眠っている赤ちゃんの寝顔は、とても癒やされる。
The sleeping face of a fast-asleep baby is very healing.
彼は列車の寝台でぐっすりと眠った。
He slept soundly in the train's sleeping berth.
Usage Notes
An adverb describing a state of deep, undisturbed sleep. Often used with verbs like 'nemuru' (to sleep).
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