ずん

This is the 5678th most frequent Japanese word.


ずん

"ずん" is an informal mimetic word expressing a heavy, steady movement or feeling, like sinking or advancing deeply.


Here, 'ずん' is part of 'ずんずん,' which is an onomatopoeic and mimetic word expressing continuous and steady progress.

ずんずん進む。

Moving forward steadily.


In this sentence, 'ずん' is a part of 'ずんぐり,' which describes something short or stubby, often in physical appearance.

彼がずんぐりとした帽子をかぶっている。

He is wearing a stubby hat.


Here, 'ずん' indicates sitting with weight or determination, expanding on the meaning to signify firmly doing an action.

風が吹く中、彼は何も言わずにずんと座った。

Amidst the wind, he sat down with determination without saying a word.