まざまざ
Meanings
1
adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes something being perceived or recalled with striking clarity, often in a way that is impossible to ignore or forget. Used with verbs like 思い出す, 見る, 感じる.
I vividly recalled the events of that day.
The image of his suffering comes to mind clearly.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉をまざまざと思い出すto vividly recall something
I vividly recall the scene from that day.
- 〈事〉がまざまざと見えるfor something to appear vividly before one's eyes
It was as if the scene of the accident appeared vividly before me.
- 〈事〉をまざまざと感じるto feel something with vivid, undeniable clarity
I felt the limits of my own ability with stark clarity.