1.
drop; droplet; drip
A small, rounded amount of liquid, such as a raindrop, teardrop, or dewdrop. Evokes a poetic, somewhat literary image.
滴 refers to a single drop of liquid — water, rain, tears, dew, etc. A somewhat literary and poetic word.
Common collocations
Writing
Often written in hiragana (しずく) rather than the kanji 滴, especially in casual and literary contexts.
Similar words
- 滴: a drop (poetic, literary)
- 水滴: water drop (more technical/neutral)
- 一滴: a single drop (emphasis on small quantity)
Usage
A popular Japanese name for girls (しずく), evoking purity and nature.