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Showing signs of being asleep or very sleepy, as not demonstrating full energy or attention.

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half-asleep

Source Word

half-asleep

Adjective

not-comparable

Showing signs of being asleep or very sleepy, as not demonstrating full energy or attention.

Japanese Meaning

半分眠っている、または眠りかけている状態。 / 眠りの兆候があり、完全には目が覚めておらず、ぼんやりしている様子。

She gave a half-asleep smile as the morning train rocked gently.

彼女は朝の電車がゆっくりと揺れる中、うとうとした微笑みを浮かべた。

Sense（1）

Showing signs of being asleep or very sleepy, as not demonstrating full energy or attention.

He gently lifted the half-asleep child into bed.