しみじみ

しみじみ
adverb
deeply; keenly; heartfelt
1. deeply; keenly; heartfelt
With deep emotion or sincere feeling, often reflecting quietly on something.
友人(ゆうじん)の大切(たいせつ)さをしみじみ感(かん)じた。
I deeply felt the importance of friends.
しみじみと昔(むかし)を思(おも)い出(だ)した。
I quietly reminisced about the past.
2. intently; closely
Looking at or examining something with careful, prolonged attention.
彼女(かのじょ)はしみじみと私(わたし)の顔(かお)を見(み)つめた。
She gazed intently at my face.

GRAMMAR:

  • しみじみ(と) - the と particle is optional
  • しみじみした + noun (creates adjective phrase)

USAGE:

Often used when:

  • Reflecting on life or memories
  • Appreciating something deeply
  • Experiencing quiet, profound emotions

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • しみじみ感(かん)じる (to feel deeply)
  • しみじみ思(おも)う (to think deeply)
  • しみじみ味(あじ)わう (to savor deeply)
  • しみじみと語(かた)る (to speak heartfelt)
  • しみじみと見(み)る (to gaze intently)

NUANCE:
Conveys a quiet, contemplative mood. Often associated with nostalgia, gratitude, or the appreciation of subtle things. Not used for strong, explosive emotions.

Related Words

Related: つくづく (thoroughly/keenly)
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Added 2026.1.18 13:42 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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