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Emotion & Feeling

しみじみ

shimi-jimi

Deeply moved and reflective

A quiet, deep emotional feeling that soaks into your heart. Often felt during peaceful reflection on life.

💡Looking at old photos — 'I shimi-jimi realized how fast time flies.'

Example

昔の写真を見てしみじみと感じた。

Looking at old photos, I shimi-jimi felt the passage of time.

Quiz yourself

I ___ felt grateful for my family while watching the sunset.

夕日を見ながら家族のありがたさを○○感じた。

nostalgiasadnesscomfortfamilyfarewell
Intermediate