Japanese meaning of うとうと

Reading:
うとうと (utouto)

English Translation:

nodding off, dozing off

Scene & Cultural Context

Cultural Context:


Commonly used for students in class or people on trains in manga.

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

“うとうとする” as the verb.

Trap for English Speakers

Not “utterly.”

Example

Basic Example

授業中につい、うとうとしてしまった。

I dozed off during class.


Applied Example

漫画で吹き出しに「Zzz… うとうと…」の演出。

“Zzz… utouto…” speech bubble in manga.