godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
leave undyed; dye partly
Used when dyeing fabric or material while intentionally leaving some areas undyed, often for a pattern effect. The base colour remains visible.
白い部分を染め抜いて模様を作る。
Create a pattern by leaving the white parts undyed.
godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
dye thoroughly; dye fast
Means to dye something completely and deeply, so the colour is saturated and won't fade easily. Often used in contexts like 色を染め抜く.
この布は藍で染め抜いてあるから色落ちしにくい。
This cloth has been thoroughly dyed with indigo, so it doesn't fade easily.