浸す

ひたす
Alternative writings: 漬す
JLPT:N1
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1to soak, dip, steep, or immerse (something) in a liquid.

Group 1 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

乾燥した豆を一晩水に浸しておく。

Soak the dried beans in water overnight.

揚げ物を油に入れる前に衣を軽く浸す。

Lightly dip the batter before putting the fried food into the oil.

茶葉をお湯に数分浸して抽出する。

Steep the tea leaves in hot water for a few minutes to brew.

2to moisten or wet (something); to make damp.

Group 1 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

汚れを落とすために布を水に浸してから拭いた。

To remove the dirt, I moistened a cloth with water and wiped it.

パンを牛乳に浸してから食べるのが好きだ。

I like to dip bread in milk before eating it.

種を蒔く前に土を軽く水で浸しておくと発芽しやすい。

If you lightly moisten the soil with water before sowing seeds, they tend to germinate more easily.