身に染みる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 身に染みる | 身に染みない |
| Polite | 身に染みます | 身に染みません |
| Past polite | 身に染みました | 身に染みませんでした |
| Past | 身に染みた | 身に染みなかった |
| Te-form | 身に染みて | 身に染みないで |
| Desire | 身に染みたい | 身に染みたくない |
| Potential | 身に染みられるalso 身に染みれる | 身に染みられないalso 身に染みれない |
| Passive | 身に染みられる | 身に染みられない |
| Causative | 身に染みさせる | 身に染みさせない |
| Causative passive | 身に染みさせられる | 身に染みさせられない |
| Volitional | 身に染みよう | |
| Polite volitional | 身に染みましょう | |
| Imperative | 身に染みろ | 身に染みるな |
| Conditional | 身に染みれば | 身に染みなければ |
| Tara conditional | 身に染みたら | 身に染みなかったら |
to sink in deeply; to hit home; to feel keenly
Used when an experience, words, or a lesson deeply affects one's mind or emotions, often after reflection or hardship.
I've reached an age where I truly feel how grateful I am for my parents.
His last words really hit home for me.
to pierce the body; to cut through one
Describes cold, wind, or other physical sensations that feel like they penetrate deeply into the body.
The cold morning air in winter cuts right through me.
The north wind pierced my body and I couldn't stop shivering.