しくしく
しくしく
adverb
sobbing; whimpering; sniffling
1.
sobbing; whimpering; sniffling
Crying softly with small sobs, often suppressing the sound.
子供がしくしく泣いている。
The child is sobbing.
しくしくと涙を流す。
To shed tears while whimpering.
2.
aching dully
A mild, continuous ache (usually stomach).
胃がしくしく痛む。
My stomach has a dull ache.
しくしく primarily describes quiet crying/sobbing, but can also describe a mild persistent ache.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- めそめそ: weeping, crying weakly
- えんえん: crying loudly
- わんわん: bawling, crying loudly
COMMON PATTERNS:
- しくしく泣く: to sob, to whimper
- しくしく痛む: to have a dull ache