Jisho

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し 染みる
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Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
1. to pierce; to penetrate; to soak in; to permeate​Usually written using kana alone
  • かれ彼の
  • ちゅうこく忠告
  • が
  • ほねみ骨身
  • に
  • 染みた
    • 。
His advice cut me to the quick.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
2. to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to twinge​Usually written using kana alone, Only applies to 染みる, Only applies to 沁みる
  • せっ石けん
  • が
  • め目
  • に
  • しみました
    • 。
The soap hurt my eyes.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
3. to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice); to be influenced​Usually written using kana alone
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
4. to feel keenly; to make a deep impression​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
沁みる 【しみる】、滲みる 【しみる】、浸みる 【しみる】、泌みる 【しみる】

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