Vocabulary
What does 薄める (うすめる, usumeru) mean?
薄める (うすめる, usumeru) means to dilute, to thin, to weaken.
Quick facts| Reading | うすめる |
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| Romaji | usumeru |
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| Part of speech | ichidan verb, transitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonusumeru
to dilute, to thin, to weaken
- 1ichidan verb · transitive to dilute; to water down; to thin
- 2ichidan verb · transitive to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down
Example sentences
ジュースを水で薄めて飲みます。
I dilute the juice with water and drink it.
ソースを少し薄めたほうがいいです。
It's better to dilute the sauce a little.
