What does しみ mean?
しみ is a Japanese noun meaning “stain” in English. It can also be translated as “blemish (on the skin)” depending on context. It is written as しみ in hiragana, and shimi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
シャツにコーヒーのしみがついた。
I got a coffee stain on my shirt.
年を取って、顔にしみができた。
As I got older, I got blemishes on my face.