JLPT N3 Intermediate
じめじめ
Unpleasantly damp, humid, or clammy; gloomy or melancholy.
Readings
Other forms
ジメジメ for emphasis
じめじめする verb form
1 Adverb, Suru verb
Damp / Humid
Describes an unpleasant, sticky dampness or high humidity that feels heavy and stagnant.
Example
A この タオル 、 使って いい ？
B あ 、 それ は まだ じめじめ してる から 、 新しい の を 使って 。
[A:] Can I use this towel? [B:] Oh, that one's still damp, so please use a new one.
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2 Adverb, Suru verb
Gloomy / Melancholy
Refers to a gloomy, introverted personality or atmosphere that lacks brightness and cheer.
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