N3
じっと (jitto)
じっと
motionlessly; patiently; fixedly; intently
💡 Nuance & Usage:
An adverb describing remaining still without moving, or gazing intently without blinking, often implying patience or concentration. (動かずに静止している様子、または瞬きもせずに何かをじっと見つめる様子を表す副詞で、しばしば忍耐や集中を伴います。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は部屋でじっと座っていた。
He sat still in the room.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "じっと"!
猫が窓の外を_______見ている。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 猫が目を離さずに、窓の外を集中して見つめている様子を表します。
English: It describes the cat gazing intently out the window without looking away.
English: It describes the cat gazing intently out the window without looking away.
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