Japanese meaning of しとしと
Reading:
しとしと (shitoshito)
English Translation:
drizzling, gentle rain
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Describes a gentle, continuous rain that’s not heavy, often creating a calm atmosphere.
Cultural Context:
Often used in literature, anime, or haiku for melancholy or peaceful scenes.
弱く静かに降る雨の様子。落ち着いた雰囲気を感じさせる雨。
しとしと降る雨は小説やアニメの静かな場面でよく使われる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Usually used as an adverb before “to rain” or “rain falls”: しとしと雨が降る (It’s drizzling).
Trap for English Speakers
Not “shitto” (envy).
Example
Basic Example
外はしとしと雨が降っている。
It’s drizzling outside.
Applied Example
梅雨の時期、窓の外はしとしと…
Outside the window, shitoshito rain during the rainy season.