染みる
しみる
shimiru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 36 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
染みる (しみる (shimiru)) means "to pierce". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to pierce
Also : to soak in · to permeate · to soak · to become
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Example Sentences
秋の景色が心に染みる。
あきのけしきがこころにしみる。
The autumn scenery pierces one's heart.
涙が目に染みた。
なみだがめにしみた。
Tears stung the eyes.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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