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湿
On'yomi
シツ・シュウ
SHITSU / SHUU
Kun'yomi
しめ.る・しめ.す・うるお.う・うるお.す
shimeru / shimesu / uruou / uruosu
damp · wet · moist
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and apparent. Containing moisture.
Symbolism
Humidity, moisture, dampness. Represents containing water.
Component Breakdown
湿=
氵显
water + 显
Words & Expressions
Words written with 湿
湿疹しっしんeczema
湿原しつげんwetlands
湿度しつどhumidity
湿気しっけdampness
湿るしめるbecome wet
湿地しっちdamp ground
Proverbs & Idioms
湿った薪は燃えにくい
しめったまきはもえにくい
Wet firewood doesn't burn well
Poor preparation leads to poor results
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 湿 mean in Japanese?
湿 means damp, wet, moist.
How do you read 湿?
On'yomi: シツ、シュウ (SHITSU, SHUU). Kun'yomi: しめ.る、しめ.す、うるお.う、うるお.す (shimeru, shimesu, uruou, uruosu).
How many strokes does 湿 have?
湿 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 湿 a good kanji for a tattoo?
湿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means damp, wet, moist. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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