adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Expresses a heartfelt, earnest feeling; often used with verbs like 感じる, 思う, 語る, or 味わう to convey deep emotion or appreciation.
彼の話を聞いて、しみじみと感動した。
Listening to his story, I was deeply moved.
一人でいると、しみじみと家族のありがたさを感じる。
When I'm alone, I keenly feel the gratitude for my family.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes a quiet, reflective manner of speaking or acting, often with a sense of intimacy or pensiveness.
彼女はしみじみと昔のことを話し始めた。
She began to talk quietly about the old days.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Used for gazing or staring with deep concentration or emotion; often collocates with 見つめる or 眺める.
彼はしみじみと彼女の顔を見つめた。
He gazed intently at her face.