じっと
じっと
adverb
still, motionlessly, fixedly
1.
still, motionlessly
Remaining in one position without moving. Implies patience or endurance.
じっと立っていました。
I stood still.
じっとしていて。
Stay still.
子供がじっと座っているのは難しい。
It's hard for children to sit still.
2.
fixedly, intently
Looking at something without looking away. Staring or gazing.
彼女をじっと見ていました。
I was staring at her intently.
猫が鳥をじっと見つめている。
The cat is staring intently at the bird.
先生の顔をじっと見て話を聞いた。
I looked intently at the teacher's face and listened.
3.
patiently, quietly
Enduring a situation without complaint or action.
痛みをじっと我慢した。
I endured the pain patiently.
彼はじっと考えていた。
He was thinking quietly.
結果が出るまでじっと待つしかない。
There's nothing to do but wait patiently until the results come out.
じっと is an adverb describing stillness, fixedness, or patient endurance.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- じっと見る (stare at)
- じっと待つ (wait patiently)
- じっと我慢する (endure patiently)
- じっとしている (stay still)
POSITION: Usually placed directly before the verb it modifies.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- じっくり: carefully, thoroughly (taking time)
- じっと: still, motionlessly (physical stillness)