NichiDict

しなびる

N1
萎びる
[shinabiru]
Illustration for 萎びる

Meanings

1.IchidanIntransitive

to shrivel (e.g. cut vegetables, skin); to wilt; to fade; to wither; to be wizened

Examples

水をやり忘れて、畑の野菜がすっかり萎びてしまった。

I forgot to water them, and the vegetables in the garden have completely wilted.

花が萎びる前に水をたっぷりあげましょう。

Let's water the flowers before they wilt.

萎びた野菜でも調理すれば美味しく食べられます。

Even shriveled vegetables can be cooked into something tasty.