つくづく

Alternative writings: , 熟熟, 熟々, つくつく
Frequency:
1

Deeply or keenly (emotionally or in degree); severely or completely.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Usually KanaOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼の失敗をつくづく悔やんでいる。

I deeply regret his failure.

最近つくづく自分の健康が心配だ。

Lately I am very worried about my health.

この映画を見てつくづく感動した。

I was deeply moved by this movie.

2

Intently or carefully; paying close attention or thinking something over thoroughly.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Usually KanaOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

問題の原因をつくづく考えてから答えを出した。

I thought deeply about the cause of the problem before giving an answer.

説明をつくづく聞いて理解した。

I listened carefully to the explanation and understood.

古い写真をつくづく眺めて昔を思い出した。

I looked intently at old photos and remembered the past.

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