Japanese

ひたひた

ひたひた
Meaning: just enough to cover; (of sound) lapping; (of a feeling) gradually approaching
Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

ひ
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ひ
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Example sentences

Add dashi to the pot until the ingredients are just covered.
恐怖がひたひたと這いよってきた。
Fear crept up on me silently.

Usage Notes

In cooking, it means the liquid level is just high enough to cover the contents. It can also describe the sound of water or a feeling closing in.

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