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What does しみじみ (shimijimi) mean?

しみじみ means deeply, keenly; quietly.

Quick facts
Readingしみじみ
Romajishimijimi
Part of speechadverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
しみじみ
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshimijimi

deeply, keenly; quietly

  1. 1adverb · adv-to keenly; deeply; fully
  2. 2adverb · adv-to calmly; quietly; softly
  3. 3adverb · adv-to fixedly (gazing, staring); intently

Example sentences

  • Looking at old photos made me feel nostalgic.

  • I deeply felt how grateful I am to my parents.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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