Refers to the process or act of dyeing fabrics, or sometimes printing colors onto materials. Often used in compound words like 染め物 (dyed goods) or 染め上がり (dye result).
The dyeing on this kimono is very well done.
This workshop does traditional dyeing.
Dyeing techniques differ from region to region.
This fabric's dyeing is weak, so the color is faint.
I sent the old kimono out to be dyed.
After washing, the dye faded.
染め (そめ) means the act of dyeing, while 染み (しみ) is an unwanted stain or blotch; they share the kanji 染 but have different readings and meanings.
dye; color
indigo dyeing; indigo-dyed cloth
bloodstained; blood-soaked
hair dye for gray hair
finish dyeing; dye completely
dyeing · dyed goods; goods to be dyed
preliminary dyeing; bottoming
yarn dyeing; thread dyeing before weaving
special dyeing; custom dyeing
Standard kanji spelling; the okurigana め is included.
Abbreviated kanji form without okurigana; less common in modern usage.
The noun form of the verb 染める (to dye), derived from the classical verb そむ (to dye). The kanji 染 carries the meaning of dyeing or staining.
ground dyeing
stencil dyeing
dyeing black; dyed black; dark · priest robes; priesthood · mourning dress
dyeing stencil; dyed pattern
dyer
dye powder; powdered dye
dyed thread; dyed yarn