しみる

to soak (into)

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Also a form of

Meanings

also 染みる · 沁みる

  1. ichidan verb, intransitive, usually in kana to soak (into); to permeate; to seep (in); to penetrate; to pierce
  2. usually in kana, esp. 沁みる to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to twinge; to bite (e.g. of the cold); to be irritated (by)
  3. usually in kana to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice); to be influenced
  4. usually in kana to feel keenly; to make a deep impression; to sink into (e.g. one's mind); to be moved