Illustration: A cyclist stands just inside an apartment entrance after being caught in a sudden downpour. Their shirt and trousers cling heavily to their body, hair lies flattened against their forehead, and water drips from both sleeves into an expanding puddle.

びっしょり

bisshori

soaking wet

Example sentences

彼女かのじょの顔かおは汗あせでびっしょりだった。
Her face was drenched with sweat.
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彼かれは汗あせびっしょりだった。
He was covered with sweat.
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夕立ゆうだちにあってびっしょりぬれた。
I was caught in a shower and got drenched to the skin.
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