N4
しめる (shimeru)
湿る
to get wet, to become damp
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Intransitive verb. Used when something naturally becomes damp or moist, often due to weather or environment. Commonly refers to clothes, air, ground, or food items losing crispness.
📝 Example Sentences
雨が降って、洗濯物が湿ってしまった。
It rained, and the laundry got damp.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "湿る"!
雨のせいで、地面が_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 雨が降ると地面は水を含んで「湿る」。
English: When it rains, the ground becomes 'damp' (shimeru) from the water.
English: When it rains, the ground becomes 'damp' (shimeru) from the water.
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