An onomatopoeic adverb meaning slowly but steadily; gradually and progressively over time.
物価がジワジワ上がっている。
Prices are creeping up slowly but steadily.
彼の人気は事故後もジワジワ回復した。
His popularity gradually recovered after the incident.
話し合いの結果、信頼がジワジワと高まっていった。
As they talked, trust steadily increased bit by bit.
Describes something seeping, oozing, or permeating slowly (liquid, feelings, influence spreading gradually).
傷口から血がジワジワにじみ出ている。
Blood is slowly oozing from the wound.
有害物質が土にジワジワと浸透していることがわかった。
It was found that harmful substances are slowly seeping into the soil.
不安がジワジワと胸に広がってきた。
A sense of unease gradually spread through my chest.