🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

湿った

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shimetta

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Humid/ˈhjuː.mɪd/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"今日はとても湿った天気です。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Characterized by a high level of moisture in the air.

    "The weather was so humid that it felt like walking through a sauna."
  2. 2

    Having a damp or moist quality.

    "The humid climate of the rainforest supports a diverse range of plant life."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'humid' originates from the Latin 'humidus', meaning 'moist' or 'damp', which evolved through Middle French 'humide' before entering English in the late 14th century. The meaning has remained consistent, referring to the presence of moisture in the air.

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