Vocabulary

What does 湿気る (しける, shikeru) mean?

湿気る (しける, shikeru) means to get damp, to become soggy.

Quick facts
Reading	しける
Romaji	shikeru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

湿気るしける

N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkshikeru

to get damp, to become soggy

Example sentences

梅雨(つゆ)の時期(じき)は畳(たたみ)が湿気(しけ)りやすい。
During the rainy season, tatami mats easily become damp.
開(あ)けっ放(ぱな)しにしていたお菓子(かし)が湿気(しけ)ってしまった。
The snacks that were left uncovered became damp.