Kanji
What does the kanji 湿 mean?
湿 means damp, moist. On'yomi シツ、シュウ. Kun'yomi しめ.る、しめ.す、うるお.う、うるお.す.
Quick facts| On'yomi | シツ、シュウ |
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| Kun'yomi | しめ.る、しめ.す、うるお.う、うるお.す |
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| Strokes | 12 |
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| Main radical | 水 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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湿On'yomi シツ、シュウKun'yomi しめ.る、しめ.す、うるお.う、うるお.す
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes
damp, moist
Memory hook
Water (氵) showing plainly on the surface — DAMP, MOIST.
Stroke order · 12 strokes
Common words
- 湿るしめるto become damp, to get moist
- 湿度しつどhumidity
- 湿気しっけmoisture, dampness
More words with this kanji
- 湿気しっきhumidity, moisture
- 湿気るしけるto get damp, to become soggy
