湿しめす

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

wet; moisten; dampen

General transitive verb for making something slightly wet or damp, often used with cloth, paper, or surfaces.

• ハンカチを水みずで湿しめしてから額ひたいに当あてた。

  I moistened a handkerchief with water and put it on my forehead.

• 切きっ手てを湿しめして封ふう筒とうに貼はる。

  I dampen the stamp and stick it on the envelope.