JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
沁み沁み
「しみじみ」
Keenly, deeply, or heartily; in a quiet and reflective manner.
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Other forms
沁み沁み rarely used kanji
染み染み rarely used kanji
1 Adverb, Adverb with と (to)
"Deeply" / "To the core"
Indicates a profound emotion or realization that penetrates deeply and lingers in one’s heart.
Example
健康 の ありがたさ を しみじみと 感じる 。
I deeply feel how grateful I am for my health.
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2 Adverb, Adverb with と (to)
"Quietly and reflectively"
Describes an action performed in a calm, focused atmosphere where one is absorbed in the moment or the company.
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