How to say 'Soaked' in Japanese | びっしょり

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Meaning

Soaked

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Explanation

The Japanese adverb 'びっしょり' describes something that is completely soaked or drenched, often with water or sweat. It conveys a strong sense of being wet to the point of saturation. This word is commonly used in casual conversations to describe situations like getting caught in heavy rain or sweating profusely. For example: I got soaked in the rain「雨でびっしょりになった」(あめでびっしょりになった). He was drenched in sweat after the workout「彼はトレーニングの後でびっしょりだった」(かれはとれーにんぐのあとでびっしょりだった). The nuance of 'びっしょり' emphasizes the extent of wetness, making it more vivid and expressive than simpler terms like 'wet'.

Part Of Speech

adverb

Frequency

6861

Composition

hiragana

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