しみる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word しみる
1
to pierce; to penetrate; to soak in; to permeate
Examples
彼の忠告が骨身に染みた。
His advice cut me to the quick.
2
染みる／沁みる only
to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to twinge
Examples
石けんが目にしみました。
The soap hurt my eyes.
3
to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice); to be influenced
4
to feel keenly; to make a deep impression
Kanji in this Word
染
9 strokes
Frequency: 837
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
dye
color
paint
stain
print
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そ.める
そ.まる
し.みる
し.み
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
そめ
沁
7 strokes
Meanings
penetrate
soak in
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
し.みる
滲
14 strokes
Meanings
imbued with
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
し.みる
にじ.む
浸
10 strokes
Frequency: 1447
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
immersed
soak
dip
steep
moisten
wet
dunk
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひた.す
ひた.る
つ.かる
泌
8 strokes
Frequency: 2112
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
ooze
flow
soak in
penetrate
secrete
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
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