01
染める
そめる
to dye
Meanings
- dye
- color
- paint
- stain
Readings
Onyomi
- セン
Kunyomi
- そ.める
- そ.まる
- し.みる
- し.み
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Useful words
02
染まる
そまる
to be dyed
03
染み
しみ
stain
04
汚染
おせん
pollution
05
感染
かんせん
infection
06
染料
せんりょう
dye
Compare Kanji
01色Meaning90%colorDyeing changes color, so the meaning connection is immediate.02汚Meaning78%dirty, polluteStaining and getting dirty are close, though one can be intentional and the other not.03洗Pair76%wash, inquire intoWashing is the natural counteraction after dye or stain enters fabric.04清Pair70%pure, purifyClean contrasts with stained or dyed, while keeping the water clue nearby.05木Component63%tree, woodThe tree base is easy to miss beneath the water-and-nine top.06漆Meaning66%lacquer, varnishLacquer brings another liquid color treatment, with a denser water-side form.