stain in Japanese
stain in Japanese is 染み — stain means a discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
stain in Japanese
染み
Pronounced: shimi
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
What does "stain" mean?
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noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
"She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet."
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noun A lasting mark on someone's reputation.
"The scandal left a stain on his career."
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verb To discolour something, often permanently, or to apply colouring liquid to a surface.
"Red wine will stain a white tablecloth in seconds."
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stain in a sentence
- She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet.
- The red wine left a dark stain on the tablecloth.
- The scandal left a stain on his career.
- Cheating in the exam left a stain on her otherwise perfect school record.
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What is "stain" in Japanese?
"stain" in Japanese is 染み. stain means: A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
How do you pronounce 染み?
"stain" in Japanese is 染み, pronounced "shimi".
How do you use "stain" in a sentence?
Example: "She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet." In Japanese, "stain" is 染み.
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