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Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
1. to soak (into); to permeate; to seep (in); to penetrate; to pierce​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 (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to twinge; to bite (e.g. of the cold); to be irritated (by)​Usually written using kana alone, esp. 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 (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice); to be influenced​Usually written using kana alone
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
4. to feel keenly; to make a deep impression; to sink into (e.g. one's mind); to be moved​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】
Notes
滲みる: Rarely-used kanji form. 浸みる: Rarely-used kanji form. 泌みる: Rarely-used kanji form.

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