滲む

Reading

Kana: にじむ

Romaji: nijimu

Definitions

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1

to run (of liquid); to spread

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

to blur; to blot; to be blurred

Note: word usually written using kana alone

3

to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

4

to show through (of feelings, emotions, etc.); to reveal itself

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

滲

Readings: シン、 し.みる、 にじ.む

Meaning: imbued with

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)の顔(かお)に汗(あせ)がにじんでいた。

➥The sweat stood on his face.

ドレスを洗(あら)ったら色(いろ)がにじんだ。

➥The color ran when the dress was washed.

家(いえ)で洗濯(せんたく)すると色(いろ)がにじむ。

➥If you wash it at home, the color will run.

臆病(おくびょう)な鼓動(こどう)とともに血(ち)はにじみ続(つづ)ける。

➥With a weak beat, it continues to bleed.