沸かす

わかす
Alternative writings: 沸す
JLPT:N4
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1To heat a liquid until it boils; to prepare hot water, a bath, or a hot drink.

Group 1 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

お湯を沸かしてから紅茶を入れます。

I'll boil the water and then make the tea.

朝はいつも電気ケトルでお湯を沸かす。

I always boil water with an electric kettle in the morning.

寒い日はゆっくりお風呂を沸かして温まる。

On cold days I heat the bath slowly and warm up.

2To excite or rouse people; to stir up enthusiasm or excitement.

Group 1 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

彼のスピーチは観客を大いに沸かせた。

His speech greatly stirred the audience.

そのゴールでスタジアムは一気に沸いた。

That goal sent the stadium into an uproar.