じりっ

adverb taking the 'to' particle

slowly but steadily; little by little; gradually

Describes gradual, often relentless progress or encroachment. Frequently used in repeated patterns like ジリッ、ジリッ、と.

• 敵てきがじりっと前ぜん進しんしてきた。

  The enemy advanced slowly but steadily.

adverb taking the 'to' particle

with a sizzle; burning; scorching

Mimetic for a brief, sharp sizzling or scorching sound, like a hot surface touching something wet.

• 鉄てっ板ぱんに肉にくを置おくと、ジリッと音おとがした。

  When I put the meat on the hot plate, it sizzled.

adverb taking the 'to' particle

oozing out (e.g. sweat)

Describes sweat or liquid slowly seeping out, often with a sense of discomfort or effort.

• 緊きん張ちょうで額ひたいから汗あせがじりっとにじんだ。

  Sweat oozed out on my forehead from nervousness.