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N1 Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle

(つくづく)completely, really, thoroughly, deeply, severely, intently

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    1. Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle

      1.

      deeply, keenly, severely, completely, utterly

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word, Usually written using kana alone
    2. Adverb, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle

      2.

      intently, carefully, closely, attentively

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word, Usually written using kana alone

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    熟 【つくづく】熟 【つくつく】熟熟 【つくづく】熟熟 【つくつく】熟々 【つくづく】熟々 【つくつく】

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      (かお)()ている(あに)(おとうと)つくづく(なが)める。

      To intently watch two brothers who look so much alike.

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      大学生(だいがくせい)つくづく将来(しょうらい)(かんが)えるべきです。

      College students should think deeply about their future.

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      (おっと)(ねむ)りについた()()つくづく(なが)めている。

      My husband is gazing deeply at our child who has fallen asleep.

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      社会(しゃかい)(じん)になって、社会(しゃかい)(きび)しさをつくづく(かん)じています。

      Since entering the workforce, I’ve deeply felt how harsh society really is.

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      いつも(やさ)しい(おっと)()()たりをしてしまい、つくづく自分(じぶん)(いや)になった。

      After lashing out at my always-kind husband, I really hated myself for it.

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