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うとうと (utouto)
うとうと
(うとうと)romaji: utoutofalling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
うとうと
Quick Meaning
うとうと means "falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off".
Reading
- Furigana: うとうと
- Romaji: utouto
Study Flow
First read うとうと aloud, then connect the sound "utouto" with the meaning "falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of うとうと.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off".
- Say the romaji aloud: utouto.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using うとうと. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
Add this word to your review queue and revisit it inside a real sentence.
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