Word details

にじむ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word にじむ.

Dictionary

Entry

滲むIntransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #3843
1

to run (of liquid); to spread; to bleed; to blot

Examples
ドレスを洗ったら色がにじんだ
The color ran when the dress was washed.
2

to blur; to blot; to be blurred

3

to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)

4

to show through (of feelings, emotions, etc.); to reveal itself

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

imbued with

14 strokes

On

シン

Kun

し.みるにじ.む

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