In the Japanese language, few concepts capture the essence of peace and relaxation as beautifully as the combination of and "suyasuya" (すやすや) . These are examples of gitaigo —words that describe conditions or states rather than literal sounds. Together, they represent the gentle transition from the first heavy eyelids of drowsiness to the deep, rhythmic breath of a peaceful slumber. The Linguistics of Sleep: Utouto and Suyasuya

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Utouto suyasuya requires a "sound blanket." In Japan, hakkin (absolute silence) is rare in cities. Instead, they use hakushu-on (white noise) like the sound of a kane (singing bowl) or a suikinkutsu (water harp) to mask disruptive sounds.