Ever stepped outside on a rainy season morning and felt the air sticking to your skin?
Or sat in a room with no breeze, where the humidity lingers endlessly?
That’s when the Japanese onomatopoeia “Jito Jito” (じとじと) comes in — a sound-and-feel word for damp, clammy, uncomfortable moisture.
Before we dive in, hear what it sounds like!
What is “Jito Jito” (じとじと)?
“Jito Jito” is a Japanese onomatopoeia that describes a wet, clammy, and unpleasantly humid feeling.
It’s most often used for:
- Humidity in the air — sticky, heavy dampness during the rainy season.
- Sweat or dampness — moist, uncomfortable, lingering.
It carries a slightly negative nuance, pointing to discomfort or irritation caused by too much moisture.
Pronunciation
jee-toh jee-toh
(Say it with a heavy, lingering tone — like the word itself is weighed down by humidity.)
Categories
Condition / Atmosphere
What Does “Jito Jito” Look Like?
It looks like:
- Condensation building on windows and refusing to dry.
- Clothes that never quite dry after laundry.
- Skin feeling sticky even when you’re not moving much.
How Do You Say It?
Say it slowly and with heaviness:
Jito… jito…
Like the weight of damp air pressing on you,
or the stickiness that lingers on your skin.
Example in Daily Life
Example: Humid summer morning
The rainy season had come,
and the air clung to her skin,
jito jito…
Watch & Feel the “Jito Jito” World!
Damp, sticky heaviness
Feel the “jito jito” in a humid rainforest.
Try Using It!
When the rainy season begins…
When your shirt feels sticky with humidity…
When the air is heavy and damp…
Say it with a sigh:
Jito jito〜
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