萎む
しぼむ
shibomu
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 76 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
萎む (しぼむ (shibomu)) means "to wither". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to wither
Also : to shrivel · to deflate
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Example Sentences
水をやらないと鉢植えの花が萎む。
みずをやらないとはちうえのはながしぼむ。
The potted flowers wilt if they are not watered.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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