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Nature & Environment

じわりと

jiwari-to

Slowly seeping / spreading

Something gradually spreading or seeping in — water through soil, warmth through the body, or emotions building.

💡Rain water slowly seeping through the tent — 'Water was jiwari-to coming through the fabric.'

Example

地面にじわりと水がしみ込んでいく。

Water is jiwari-to seeping into the ground.

Quiz yourself

The stain ___ spread across the white tablecloth.

シミが白いテーブルクロスに○○と広がった。

seepinggradualspreadingwaterslow
Intermediate