Japanese meaning of ぐっすり
Reading:
ぐっすり (gussuri)
English Translation:
sound asleep, fast asleep
Scene & Cultural Context
Cultural Context:
Commonly used to describe restful sleep.
よく眠れたことを表すときによく使う。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Usually paired with “眠る” (“ぐっすり眠る”).
Trap for English Speakers
Not “good sleep”; it means deep sleep, not necessarily “good”.
Example
Basic Example
赤ちゃんがぐっすり寝ている。
The baby is fast asleep.
Applied Example
「ドラえもん」でのび太が授業中ぐっすり寝ているシーン。
Nobita sleeping soundly during class (from Doraemon).