湿しめらす

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

dampen; moisten

Transitive verb meaning to make something slightly wet or damp. Often used for cloth, paper, or surfaces. Less common than the synonymous 湿らせる (しめらせる).

• ハンカチを水みずで湿しめらす。

  I dampen a handkerchief with water.

• 乾かわいたスポンジを湿しめらせてから使つかってください。