Word Meaning 湿る

しめる shimeru

湿る is read as しめる (shimeru) and means to become damp.

Meaning

English

  1. to become damp
  2. to become moist
  3. to become wet
  4. to lack energy
  5. to be in a slump
  6. to be in low spirits
  7. to feel depressed

Reading

Kana

しめる

Romaji

shimeru

Writing Variants

  • 湿る しとる shitoru

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 13 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N2 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 3級 Antonyms 乾く Rank 667 Priority A

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

湿気

しっけ

moisture

湿度

しつど

level of humidity

湿っぽい

しめっぽい

gloomy

湿地

しっち

damp ground

湿原

しつげん

marshy grassland

湿り気

しめりけ

moisture

湿り

しめり

dampness

湿疹

しっしん

eczema

多湿

たしつ

high humidity

除湿

じょしつ

dehumidification

陰湿

いんしつ

shady and damp