Vocabulary
What does 冷ます (さます, samasu) mean?
冷ます (さます, samasu) means to cool (something) down.
| Reading | さます |
|---|---|
| Romaji | samasu |
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
冷ますさます
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsamasu
to cool (something) down
- 1godan verb · transitive to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool
- 2godan verb · transitive to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
Example sentences
お茶を冷ましてから飲みます。
I let the tea cool down before drinking it.
スープを少し冷ましてください。
Please let the soup cool down a little.