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VocabJLPT N3

to get wet

Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to get wet

This verb means "to get wet" or "to become soaked," describing the state of being dampened by water or another liquid. It is used when something or someone is exposed to rain, spills, or any moisture. It is an intransitive verb, so it describes the subject becoming wet rather than someone wetting something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I stepped outside during lunch and it suddenly started pouring — I got soaked!

Sentence 2

"My shoes got wet, I want to go home," he said, clearly annoyed.

Sentence 3

I think my back is probably soaked from sweat.

Sentence 4

If I go outside right now, I'm definitely going to get wet, aren't I?

Sentence 5

Why do you keep walking toward where the rain is?