Author: Natsuko Seki
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じわる
To get funnier and funnier
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Keywords and Summary
| Japanese Word | Furigana | English Word | Example Sentence (Japanese & English) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 面白さ | おもしろさ | fun | 「じわる」は面白さを表現する言葉の一つです。 "Jiwaru" (To get funnier and funnier) is one of the words used to express a sense of fun. |
| じわじわ | じわじわ | slowly, gradually | 面白さが後からじわじわと込み上げてくる様子を表します。 This expression "Jiwaru" (To get funnier and funnier) represents the state where the fun slowly comes afterwards. |
| 元々 | もともと | originally | 元々は「じわじわとくる」という言葉でした。 Originally, it was the phrase "jiwa jiwa to kuru”. |
| 省略 | しょうりゃく | abbreviation | 「じわじわとくる」を省略、動詞化したものが「じわる」です。 The word "Jiwaru" (To get funnier and funnier) is derived from the phrase "jiwa jiwa to kuru”, which was shortened and turned into a verb. |
| 一般的 | いっぱんてき | general | 今ではインターネット上だけではなく、一般的にも使われています。 It is now used not only on the internet but also in general. |
Mini Lesson: onomatopoeia
Do you know any Japanese onomatopoeia?
Actually, Japanese has a wide variety of onomatopoeic expressions. So today, let's learn some of them to express your feelings!
| Japanese | English |
|---|---|
| ワクワク | a feeling of excitement or anticipation |
| そわそわ | a restless or fidgety feeling |
| イライラ | a feeling of frustration, annoyance, or irritation |
| ドキドキ | a feeling of excitement, nervousness, or anticipation that makes your heart beat faster |
| ハラハラ | a feeling of anxiety, nervousness, or suspense that makes your heart beat faster |
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じわる・Jiwaru
It means that the fun slowly comes afterwards.
面白さが、後からじわじわとこみ上げてくるという意味です。
Originally, it was “jiwa jiwa to kuru,” but it was abbreviated and became a verb.
元々は「じわじわとくる」でしたが、省略されて動詞化しました。
The word was used on the Internet and has come into general use.
インターネット上で使われていた言葉が、一般的にも使われるようになりました。
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