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(こども)がしくしく()いている。
The child is sobbing.
しくしくと(なみだ)(なが)す。
To shed tears while whimpering.
2. aching dully
A mild, continuous ache (usually stomach).
()がしくしく(いた)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()く: to sob, to whimper
  • しくしく(いた)む: to have a dull ache