しぼむ
N2萎む凋む
[shibomu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag; to deflate
Example Sentences
水をやらないと日が経つと花がしぼむ。
If you do not water them, flowers will wither as days pass.
計画が失敗して長年の夢がしぼんでしまった。
I failed and my dreams have faded away.
ゴム風船が空気が抜けてしぼんだ。
The rubber balloon deflated as air escaped.