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しくしく

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Meanings

1

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

weeping softly; sobbing quietly

Describes crying in a subdued, continuous manner, often with sniffles. Commonly used with 泣く.

See also: しくしく泣く

2

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

with a dull persistent pain; griping pain

Describes a continuous, dull, aching pain, often in the stomach or abdomen. Can be used with 痛む or as a する-verb.

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