染みる
- Common
- Ichidan verb
- intransitive verb
染みる
Common
Ichidan
Intransitive
1
Ichidan verbintransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to soak (into);to permeate;to seep (in);to penetrate;to pierce
彼の忠告が骨身に染みた。
His advice cut me to the quick.
2
Ichidan verbintransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.);to smart;to twinge;to bite (e.g. of the cold);to be irritated (by)
esp. 沁みる
石けんが目にしみました。
The soap hurt my eyes.
3
Ichidan verbintransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to be infected (e.g. with vice);to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice);to be influenced
4
Ichidan verbintransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to feel keenly;to make a deep impression;to sink into (e.g. one's mind);to be moved
Other forms
沁みる 【しみる】 · 滲みる 【しみる】 (rarely used kanji form) · 浸みる 【しみる】 (rarely used kanji form) · 泌みる 【しみる】 (rarely used kanji form)