also: しっける
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
get damp; become moist; get soggy
Describes something absorbing moisture from the air, often with a negative connotation of becoming unpleasant or spoiled. Commonly used for food, paper, or cloth.
せんべいが湿気ってしまった。
The rice crackers have gotten soggy.
梅雨の時期は、家の中のものが湿気りやすい。
During the rainy season, things in the house tend to get damp easily.