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染みる
verb

pierce, penetrate

B1

【染みる、沁みる、滲みる、浸みる】

pierce, penetrate

しみる

B1Intermediate

B1

消毒液が傷口に染みて、思わず顔をしかめた。

The disinfectant stung the wound, and I winced.

B1

冷たい物がしみるので、虫歯がないか歯医者で診てもらった。

Cold things make my tooth hurt, so I went to the dentist to see if I had a cavity.

B1

年に一度くらいは、少し贅沢な食事を楽しみたい。

I’d like to enjoy a slightly luxurious meal about once a year.

B2

困難な経験をしたからこそ、平穏な日常の尊さが身にしみる。

Having been through difficult times, I now deeply appreciate the preciousness of an ordinary, peaceful life.

B2

焼き魚の汁がご飯に染みて、いい味になった。

The juices from the grilled fish soaked into the rice and gave it a nice flavor.