JLPT N1 Advanced
萎れる
「しおれる」
To wilt, droop, or become visibly dejected.
Readings
Other forms
しおれます polite form
しおれない plain negative
しおれて te-form
しおれた past form
1 Ichidan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To Wilt / To Droop
Describes vegetation losing its firmness and bending downward due to dehydration or disease.
Example
水やり を 忘れ たら 、 花 が しおれて しまっ た 。
The flowers wilted because I forgot to water them.
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2 Ichidan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To Be Dejected / To Be Crestfallen
Describes a person looking visibly discouraged or physically slumped due to a loss of spirit.
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