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N2 う-verb (る), Intransitive verb

湿(しめ)to be wet, to become wet, to be damp, to be moist, to be in low spirits, to feel depressed

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    1. う-verb (る), Intransitive verb

      1.

      to become damp, to become moist, to become wet

    2. う-verb (る), Intransitive verb

      2.

      to lack energy, to be in a slump, to be in low spirits, to feel depressed

      often as 湿って or 湿った, Only applies to しめる

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    湿る 【しめる】湿る 【しとる】

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    Examples

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      (のど)(みず)湿(しめ)らせる。

      To moisten the throat with water.

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      湿(しめ)っている洗濯(せんたく)(もの)乾燥(かんそう)()(かわ)かす。

      I will dry the wet laundry in the dryer.

      • N2

      通夜(つや)会場(かいじょう)湿(しめ)って重苦(おもくる)しい雰囲気(ふんいき)だった。

      The wake venue had a depressed and heavy atmosphere.

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      湿(しめ)っている(たきぎ)乾燥(かんそう)しない(かぎ)り、永遠(えいえん)()はつかないでしょう。

      Unless the wet firewood dries, it will never catch fire.

      • N2

      (くちびる)乾燥(かんそう)している(とき)(くちびる)()めて湿(しめ)らせるのは(じつ)(ぎゃく)効果(こうか)なのだとか。

      It's said that actually, licking your lips to moisturize them when they're dry is counterproductive.

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