しとしと
しとしと
adverb
drizzling; softly falling (rain)
1.
drizzling; softly falling
Describes the gentle, quiet sound and manner of light rain falling steadily. Often conveys a calm, somewhat melancholic atmosphere.
雨がしとしと降っている。
The rain is falling softly.
しとしとと降る雨の音を聞きながら眠った。
I fell asleep listening to the sound of the gently falling rain.
梅雨の時期はしとしと雨が続く。
During the rainy season, light drizzle continues.
しとしと is an onomatopoeia specifically for gentle, quiet rain. It evokes a calm, often melancholic atmosphere and is frequently used in literary contexts.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- しとしと降る: to fall gently (rain)
- しとしとと: variant with と particle for emphasis
CONTRAST WITH OTHER RAIN SOUNDS:
- ぽつぽつ: scattered drops just starting
- ざあざあ: heavy, pouring rain
- ぱらぱら: light, sporadic rain
Related Words
Contrast:
ざあざあ (heavy rain)