damp

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 湿 has 12 strokes and appears in words relating to moisture or dampness.
• Basic usage: 加湿 is read かしつ, and 湿布 is read しっぷ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Humidifying and applying a patch
  • 乾燥した部屋を加湿する means increasing the humidity in a dry room.
  • 湿布を貼った means applying a medicated patch.
• Small っ and ぷ
  • 湿布 is read しっぷ; the しつ from 加湿 is not carried over unchanged.