じんわり

じんわり
adverb
gradually; slowly seeping
1. gradually; slowly spreading
describes something that spreads, permeates, or affects gradually and gently
汗(あせ)がじんわり出(で)てきた。
Sweat started to slowly seep out.
痛(いた)みがじんわり広(ひろ)がった。
The pain spread gradually.
2. warmly; with a warm feeling
describes a warm sensation or emotional warmth that spreads through the body or heart
お風呂(ふろ)でじんわり温(あたた)まった。
I warmed up slowly in the bath.
彼(かれ)の言葉(ことば)がじんわり心(こころ)に染(し)みた。
His words gradually touched my heart.
じんわりと涙(なみだ)が出(で)てきた。
Tears slowly welled up.
感動(かんどう)がじんわり込(こ)み上(あ)げてくる。
Emotion slowly wells up inside me.

ONOMATOPOEIA:
A mimetic word (擬態語(ぎたいご)) expressing gradual, gentle spreading

VARIATION:

  • じんわり - standard form
  • じわじわ - similar meaning, more emphasis on slowness
  • じわっと - momentary version

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • じんわり汗(あせ)をかく - to sweat gradually
  • じんわり温(あたた)まる - to warm up slowly
  • じんわり心(こころ)に染(し)みる - to touch the heart
  • じんわり効(き)いてくる - to gradually take effect

RELATED:

  • じわじわ - gradually (more persistent)
  • ほんのり - faintly, gently
  • ほかほか - warm and cozy
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Added 2026.1.27 17:12
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