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凝乎と

Readings

Kana: じっと、じーっと、じーと、じいっと
Romaji: jitto, ji-tto, ji-to, jiitto
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Definitions

adv
vs
1

motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still

Note: じーっと is more emphatic. 凝乎と is rare.
Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word; word usually written using kana alone
2

fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
3

patiently (endure); stoically

Note: word usually written using kana alone
4

firmly (e.g. hold); restrained

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ギョウ、 こ.る、 こ.らす、 こご.らす、 こご.らせる、 こご.る
Meanings: congeal, freeze, stiff, be absorbed in
Readings: コ、 オ、 か、 ああ、 かな、 や、 よ、 を
Meanings: question mark, ?

Example Sentences

(ぼく)はじっと(かんが)えた。
➥I thought hard.
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(かれ)(わたし)をじっと()つめた。
➥He fastened his eyes on me.
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彼女(かのじょ)(かれ)をじっと()つめた。
➥Her eyes anchored on him.
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じっとしてないと()つぞ。
➥Hold still or you'll be shot.
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親父(おやじ)はじっと(わたし)(かお)()た。
➥Father looked me full in the face.
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(かれ)はじっと(よこ)になっていた。
➥He lay without movement.
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