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じゅくじゅく

juku-juku

Oozing wetly; festering

Something oozing moisture in an unhealthy or unpleasant way, like a weeping wound, an overripe fruit, or damp wood rotting.

💡Used for infected wounds weeping, overripe fruit oozing juice, or materials getting waterlogged.

Example

かさぶたが取れて傷口がじゅくじゅくしていた。

The wound was oozing after the scab came off.

Quiz yourself

The overripe peach was ___ with juice running everywhere.

熟しすぎた桃が___と汁を垂らしていた。

oozingwetfesteringweepingdamp
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