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しとしと

shito-shito

Gentle, quiet rain

Fine rain falling softly and continuously, creating a calm, slightly melancholy atmosphere.

💡During the rainy season when a light drizzle persists all day — 'It's been raining shito-shito since morning.'

Example

外はしとしとと雨が降っている。

It's raining shito-shito outside.

Quiz yourself

It's been ___ raining since this morning. I need an umbrella.

朝から雨が○○降っている。傘が必要だ。

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