Japanese Conversation · Level 45
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Japanese word
にじむ
Pronunciation
Romajinijimu
Meaning
- verbblur
Example
遠くの景色がにじみます。tō ku no keshiki ga ni ji mi ma su
The distant view blurs.
More examples
古い写真では、人物の輪郭がにじんで見えます。furu i sha shin de wa jin butsu no rin kaku ga ni ji n de mi e ma su
In old photographs, people's outlines look blurred.
Core concept
Describes a clear boundary becoming indistinct as moisture, light, or color spreads into nearby areas.
Common phrases
文字がにじむmoji ga ni ji mu
text blurs
にじんだ輪郭ni ji n da rin kaku
blurred outline
Similar words
ぼやけるboyakeru: To lose a clear outline or focus and become hard to see distinctly.
かすむkasumu: To become faint or hazy, making an object difficult to see clearly.
Definition in Japanese
水分や色などが周囲に広がって境目がぼやける。sui bun ya iro na do ga shū i ni hiro ga tte sakai me ga bo ya ke ru
Word origin
The native Japanese verb にじむ (nijimu, "to blur or seep") is commonly written 滲む (nijimu, "to seep"), but its deeper origin is not securely established.
Usage tips
- The Japanese verb にじむ (nijimu) can describe tears welling in the eyes, as well as ink or colors spreading and becoming less distinct.