じわじわくる

expression, kuru verb (irregular)

grow on one; gradually come to like

Colloquial expression for something you initially disliked or felt neutral about slowly becoming appealing. Often used for food, music, or people.

See also: ジワジワ

• 最さい初しょは苦にが手てだったけど、だんだんじわじわ来くる味あじだね。

  I didn't like it at first, but the taste is gradually growing on me.

• あの曲きょく、最さい初しょは変へんだと思おもったけど、じわじわ来くるんだよ。

  That song seemed weird at first, but it's really growing on me.