Word details

しむ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word しむ.

Dictionary

Entry

Archaic
1

Auxiliary verb; Nidan verb (lower class)

auxiliary verb indicating the causative voice

2

Auxiliary verb; Nidan verb (lower class)

auxiliary verb indicating the permissive voice

3

Honorific; Auxiliary verb; Nidan verb (lower class); When used together with other honorific auxiliaries

auxiliary verb strengthening the honorific notion

4

Humble; Auxiliary verb; Nidan verb (lower class); When used together with other humble auxiliaries

auxiliary verb strengthening the humble notion

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