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permeate in Japanese

permeate in Japanese is 染み込む — permeate means to pass gradually into or through something, especially a loosely-textured substance, without damaging it.

permeate in Japanese

染み込む
verb
Pronounced: shimikomu
(transitive) To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture

What does "permeate" mean?

  1. verb To pass gradually into or through something, especially a loosely-textured substance, without damaging it.
  2. verb To spread all through something and reach every part of it.
    "The do-or-die mentality gambaru permeates Japanese society, where the pursuit of a goal can carry more significance than the outcome."
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permeate in a sentence

  • The do-or-die mentality gambaru permeates Japanese society, where the pursuit of a goal can carry more significance than the outcome.
  • Bright sunshine permeates the room on a sunny day.

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What is "permeate" in Japanese?
"permeate" in Japanese is 染み込む. permeate means: To pass gradually into or through something, especially a loosely-textured substance, without damaging it.
How do you pronounce 染み込む?
"permeate" in Japanese is 染み込む, pronounced "shimikomu".
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