Meaning of 沁みる in Japanese

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Definition of 沁みる

  1. (v1, vi) to pierce; to penetrate; to soak in; to permeate

    彼の忠告が骨身に染みた。
    His advice touched me to the quick.

  2. to (enter a wound or sensitive area and) sting

    石けんが目にしみました。
    The soap hurt my eyes.

  3. to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)

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