adverb, adverb taking the と particle

Onomatopoeic or mimetic word, usually written with kana alone.
  1. keenly, deeply, fully, heartily, seriously, earnestly.
  2. calmly, quietly, softly.
  3. fixedly (gazing, staring), intently.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
しみじみ
 
 
沁み沁み しみじみ
 
 
染み染み しみじみ
沁沁
沁沁 しみじみ