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じわーっと

jiwatto

Gradually spreading warmth or pain

A slow, spreading sensation — warmth flowing through your body, sweat seeping out, or a dull ache gradually intensifying. The long vowel emphasizes the slowness.

💡Sitting in a hot spring — 'The warmth spread jiwatto through my body.'

Example

温泉に入ったら体がじわーっと温まった。

The hot spring warmth spread jiwatto through my body.

Quiz yourself

The warm tea made my body feel ___ relaxed from inside.

温かいお茶を飲んだら、体が○○温まった。

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