湿
Kanji · N2
湿 / damp
Kanji for damp, wet, or moist.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シツ、シュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | しめ.る、しめ.す、うるお.う、うるお.す | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
湿 carries the meaning damp, wet, or moist.
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Common compounds with 湿
加湿器かしつきhumidifier
湿らせるしめらせるto dampen / to moisten
湿地しっちdamp ground / wetland / bog
湿気しっけmoisture / humidity / dampness
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