萎びる
しなびる
shinabiru
JLPT N1nVocabularyLevel 76 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
萎びる (しなびる (shinabiru)) means "to shrivel". It is a Japanese n. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to shrivel
Also : to wither · to wilt · to droop
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Example Sentences
水をやらない花は次第に萎びていきます。
みずをやらないはなはしだいにしなびていきます。
Flowers that are not watered gradually shrivel.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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