しみる

Part of Speech

Verb 2

Meaning

to soak into; to permeate; to be absorbed

Example Sentences

  • 雨(あめ)の中(なか)を走(はし)ったら、靴(くつ)に水(みず)がしみてきた。
    After running in the rain, water seeped into my shoes.
  • 料理(りょうり)を一晩(ひとばん)置(お)くと、味(あじ)がよくしみる。
    If you leave a dish overnight, the flavor soaks in well.

Tags

JLPT N1