Japanese Word · Intermediate
うとうと
doze off
Pronunciation: [ɯ̟to̞ːto̞]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "doze off".
Example
ソファでうとうとしているうちに寝てしまった。
I was dozing off on the sofa and fell asleep.
Practice tips
- Practice うとうと out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.