This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

染み

Readings

Kana: しみ、シミ
Romaji: shimi, shimi
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Definitions

1

stain; spot; smudge; blot; smear; blotch

2

spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration; freckle

See also: 肝斑

Kanji

Readings: セン、 そ.める、 -ぞ.め、 -ぞめ、 そ.まる、 し.みる、 -じ.みる、 し.み、 -し.める
Meanings: dye, color, paint, stain, print

Example Sentences

(あめ)(ふく)にしみ()んだ。
➥The rain soaked through my clothes.
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その物語(ものがたり)はおなじみである。
➥The tale is familiar to us.
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この生地(きじ)はしみになりやすい。
➥This fabric stains easily.
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(かれ)忠告(ちゅうこく)骨身(ほねみ)()みた。
➥His advice touched me to the quick.
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このしみはふいても()れない。
➥This blot can't be wiped out.
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血液(けつえき)のしみはたいてい()ちない。
➥Blood stains don't usually disappear.
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