Translation and Meaning of: びっしょり - bishori

Etymology and Definition of 「びっしょり」

The word 「びっしょり」 (bishori) is a Japanese onomatopoeia. It is used to describe the feeling of being completely soaked or wet. Onomatopoeias are sounds described by words that imitate the general impressions of a specific state or action. In the case of 「びっしょり」, the repetition of sounds emphasizes the extent of the moisture, being a vivid and emphatic way to capture that experience.

Use and Context

The term "びっしょり" is commonly used in everyday situations, such as describing someone who was caught in the rain without an umbrella or someone who was doing intense exercise and ended up sweaty. It is an expression that immediately conveys the image of something being intensely wet. In Japan, where seasonal rains are part of daily life, this term can often be heard.

Varieties and Related Expressions

In the Japanese language, there are various expressions related to humidity and the condition of being wet. Some of them, in addition to 「びっしょり」, include:

• "ぐっしょり" (gusshori) - Also means being soaked, often used interchangeably with びっしょり.
• "しっとり" (shittori) - Refers to something moist in a pleasant or soft way, like well-hydrated skin.

The richness of the Japanese vocabulary in terms of nuances about climatic and physical conditions reflects a culture that is attentive to the details of the environment. This precision in language allows for a more expressive and rich communication.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 濡れ透る (Nure tooru) - Translucent (or visible) when wet
• びしょ濡れ (Bishonure) - Completely wet, soaked
• びしょぬれ (Bishonure) - Synonym of びしょ濡れ, completely wet
• びしょりと濡れる (Bishori to nureru) - Soak intensely or excessively
• 濡れる (Nureru) - Get wet, stay wet

びっしょり

Romaji: bishori
Kana: びっしょり
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: wet; soaked

Meaning in English: wet through;drenched

Definition: To be very wet.