English–Japanese
“stain” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishimi
Example
白いシャツにしみがあります。shiro i sha tsu ni shi mi ga a ri ma su
There is a stain on my white shirt.
How to say “stain” in Japanese
“Stain” in Japanese is しみ (shimi).
A stain is an unwanted mark that remains on a surface after a substance changes its color or appearance.
Example sentences with しみ
食事のあとで、ズボンのしみをすぐに落としました。shoku ji no a to de zu bo n no shi mi o su gu ni o to shi ma shi ta
I removed the stain from my pants right after the meal.
Tips for using しみ
- In everyday Japanese, しみ (shimi) can refer to a mark on fabric, a wall, or skin, while the surrounding words identify which kind of surface is meant.