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jitto
adverb, suru verb

Alternate Written Forms:

[じっと(凝乎と)]
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[じいっ(凝乎)·と]
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English Meaning(s) for じっと

adverb, suru verb
  1. motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still (じーっと is more emphatic. 凝乎と is rare.)
  2. fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think)
  3. patiently (endure); stoically
  4. firmly (e.g. hold); restrained
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Definition and Synonyms for じっと

Quietly with little or no activity or no agitation
Synonyms: じっと, そっと, そろそろ
Motionlessly without moving
Synonyms: じっと
Motionlessly in a motionless manner
Synonyms: じっと

Stroke Order Diagrams for じっと

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Sample Sentences for じっと

They looked at us, as much as to say, "Poor creature."
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A healthy child can no more sit still than a puppy can.
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What are you staring at?
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Hold it!
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When I contemplate the sea, I feel calm.
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