しっとり
しっとり
adverb, verb (suru)
moist, damp, subdued
1.
moist, pleasantly damp
Having a soft, gentle moisture. Often used positively to describe skin, hair, food, or atmosphere.
この化粧水は肌がしっとりする。
This toner makes your skin feel moist.
しっとりとした髪になりたい。
I want my hair to be smooth and moisturized.
2.
subdued, calm, elegant
Having a quiet, refined elegance. Used for atmosphere, manner, or appearance.
しっとりとした雰囲気のバーで飲んだ。
We had drinks at a bar with a subdued atmosphere.
ONOMATOPOEIA:
Can describe pleasant moisture (skin, food) or a calm, elegant atmosphere. Generally has positive connotations.
USAGE:
- しっとりする: to be moist/subdued
- しっとりした～: moist/subdued ~ (adjective use)
- しっとりと: moistly, calmly (adverb with と)
COMMON CONTEXTS (MOISTURE):
- しっとりした肌: moist skin
- しっとりした髪: silky, moisturized hair
- しっとりしたケーキ: moist cake
COMMON CONTEXTS (ATMOSPHERE):
- しっとりした雰囲気: subdued atmosphere
- しっとりした音楽: mellow music
CONTRAST:
- じめじめ: unpleasantly damp (negative)
- ぱさぱさ: dry, lacking moisture (opposite)
- さらさら: smooth, silky (for hair)
Related Words
Contrast:
じめじめ (unpleasantly damp)