しとしと
shito-shito EverydayLiterary Casual to Semi-formal
Gently drizzling rain
What does しとしと mean?
Describes a light, quiet, and steady rain that seems to soak into things without noise.
The Image: A soft, almost silent drizzle. It carries a sense of melancholy or calm.
When to use it
- A spring drizzle
- Rain that doesn't need a heavy umbrella
- A misty morning
Translation Warning
Focuses on the <em>quietness</em> and <em>steadiness</em> of the rain.
Avoid using when:
- For heavy rain (use 'zaa-zaa')
- For soundless states (though it is quiet, it implies rain)
Example Sentences
雨がしとしとと降っている。
It's drizzling quietly.
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