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What does しぼむ (shibomu) mean?

しぼむ means to wither, to deflate, to fade.

Quick facts
Readingしぼむ
Romajishibomu
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
しぼむ
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkshibomu

to wither, to deflate, to fade

Example sentences

  • The flowers in the vase have wilted.

  • The balloon is gradually deflating.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.