Mnemonic
A storm blots out the sun, then a blast of warm, humid air sweeps through. Everything turns damp—clothes cling, walls sweat, the air feels heavy. The storm passes but the damp sticks around like an unwelcome guest.
Additional thoughts
Visualize the storm darkening the sky, the sun vanishing, and that blast of muggy wind hitting your face. The dampness is the lingering aftermath—sticky, heavy moisture on every surface.Quick recall
A storm hides the sun; a blast of humidity makes everything damp.Details
The keyword for 湿 is damp. This kanji refers to the state of being moist, humid, or slightly wet—not soaking, but carrying a perceptible degree of moisture. It is used to describe conditions like humidity in the air, dampness in clothing or surfaces, and a general sense of wetness that falls short of being fully saturated. The character conveys the uncomfortable, clinging quality of moisture that pervades an environment or object.
- On'yomi
- しつ、しゅう
- Kun'yomi
- しめ.る、しめ.す、うるお.う、うるお.す