湿
湿
damp, wet, moist
12 strokesFrequency 1,517JLPT N2Grade 8
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シツシュウ
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しめ.るしめ.すうるお.ううるお.す
Dictionary
Common Words
1
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet
Examples
洗濯物はまだ湿っている。
The washing is still damp.
2
しめる only; Often as 湿って or 湿った
to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits; to feel depressed
1
moisture; humidity; dampness
Examples
夏はとても湿気が多いんです。
In the summer, it's very humid.
1
humidity
Examples
ニューヨークの天候は、夏は暑く湿度も高い。
New York weather is hot and humid in the summer.
1
malicious; spiteful; vicious; wicked; devious; underhanded; sly
Examples
中学・高校では陰湿ないじめが増える傾向にあるという。
In junior high and high schools, they say insidious forms of bullying are on the rise.
2
shady and damp
1
moisture
Examples
雨が降って土に湿り気があると草は取りやすくなる。
When rain's fallen and the soil is moist, it becomes easier to pull out weeds.
1
damp; humid; wet
Examples
このシーツ、湿っぽいよ。
The sheets feel damp.
2
gloomy; melancholy
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(wet) compress; poultice; fomentation
Examples
２時間毎に局部を湿布しなさい。
Apply a compress to the affected part every two hours.
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