しみる
染みる
shimiru

Ichidan Verb

1. to pierce; to penetrate; to soak in; to permeate

Intransitive
Usually Written in Kana
かれ忠告ちゅうこく骨身ほねみみた。
kareno chūkokuga honemini shimita.
His advice cut me to the quick.
Ichidan Verb

2. to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to twinge

Intransitive
Usually Written in Kana
せっけんがにしみました。
sekkenga meni shimimashita.
The soap hurt my eyes.
Ichidan Verb

3. to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice); to be influenced

Intransitive
Usually Written in Kana
Ichidan Verb

4. to feel keenly; to make a deep impression

Intransitive
Usually Written in Kana
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