グーグー

Alternative writings: ぐーぐー
Frequency:
1

An onomatopoeia for snoring or sleeping soundly; indicates deep sleep.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

昨夜は疲れていて、彼はベッドでグーグー寝ていた。

He was tired last night and was snoring soundly in bed.

赤ちゃんがグーグー寝ている間に洗濯を済ませた。

I finished the laundry while the baby was sleeping peacefully.

隣の部屋からグーグーという音が聞こえてきた。

I heard a snoring sound coming from the next room.

2

An onomatopoeia for a low rumbling or growling sound, used for a stomach growl or deep mechanical rumble.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

会議中にお腹がグーグー鳴ってしまって恥ずかしかった。

I was embarrassed when my stomach started rumbling during the meeting.

古いエンジンがグーグーと唸りながら動いている。

The old engine was running with a deep rumbling sound.

夜、遠くで犬がグーグーと低く唸っていた。

At night, a dog was growling low in the distance.