to become damp
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しめるしとる
Verb, Intransitive
1.
to become damp, to become moist, to become wet
2.
to lack energy, to be in a slump, to be in low spirits, to feel depressed
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つゆのじきはせんたくものがなかなかじめってかわかない。
梅雨の時期は洗濯物がなかなか湿って乾かない。
During the rainy season, laundry stays damp and doesn't dry easily.
チームがれんぱいして、せんしゅのしきがしめっている。
チームが連敗して、選手の士気が湿っている。
The team's morale is low after a series of losses.
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