JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
湿る
To become damp or moist; to turn gloomy or somber.
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1 Intransitive Godan Verb
To get damp / moist
Indicates the absorption of moisture by something typically dry, often resulting in an unpleasant dampness.
Example
この せんべい は 湿って いる から 、 おいしく ない 。
These rice crackers are damp, so they don't taste good.
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2 Intransitive Godan Verb
To become gloomy / somber
Describes an atmosphere or mood that has become heavy, melancholy, and devoid of energy.
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