染みる
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Meanings
- to pierce, to penetrate, to soak in, to permeate
- to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.), to smart, to twinge
- to be infected (with vice), to be steeped (with prejudice), to be influenced
- to feel keenly, to make a deep impression
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Example sentences
The cold wind stings the wound.
Her words made a deep impression on my heart.
When I put in the eye drops, they stung my eyes and it really hurt.
Having spent years in a bad environment, bad habits have permeated him to the bone.
The teachings of my beloved mentor have permeated deep into my heart even now, and they serve as a support every time I face hardship.
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