1.
to get damp, to become moist, to become humid
To absorb moisture from the air or surroundings, becoming damp or soggy. Used for objects, air, or conditions becoming humid or wet.
布団が湿っている。
The futon is damp.
梅雨の時期は洗濯物が湿りやすい。
Laundry tends to get damp during the rainy season.
せんべいが湿ってしまったので、もう食べられない。
The rice crackers got soggy, so I can't eat them anymore.
USAGE:
A godan verb (五段動詞) ending in -ru. Not to be confused with the ichidan verb 閉める (to close) or 締める (to tighten). Often used in the ～ている form to describe a current damp state.
The transitive counterpart is 湿らせる (to dampen, to moisten).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 空気が湿る: the air gets humid
- 布団が湿る: the futon gets damp
- 湿った空気: damp air
- 湿った土: moist soil