しみる

染 みる

Common word

  1. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to pierce, to penetrate, to soak in, to permeate
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼の忠告が骨身に染みた。
      His advice cut me to the quick.

  2. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.), to smart, to twinge
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 石けんが目にしみました。
      The soap hurt my eyes.

  3. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to be infected (with vice), to be steeped (with prejudice), to be influenced
    word usually written using kana alone

  4. Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

    to feel keenly, to make a deep impression
    word usually written using kana alone