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Meaning of 醂す(さわす) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

醂す, 淡す
Kana Reading
さわす, あわす
Romaji
sawasu, awasu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
    Meaning
    to remove the astringent taste from persimmons
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to soak in water; to steep in water
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to matte (with black lacquer)

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
醂す
Plain Polite
醂します
Negative
醂さない
Negative Polite
醂しません

Past

Plain
醂した
Plain Polite
醂しました
Negative
醂さなかった
Negative Polite
醂しませんでした

Te

Plain
醂して
Plain Polite
醂しまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
醂される
Plain Polite
醂されます
Negative
醂されない
Negative Polite
醂されません

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JLPT 1

thin, faint, pale, fleeting

On: タン

Kun: あわ.い

11 strokes

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remove astringency, bleach in water

On: ラン, リン

Kun: あわ.す, さわ.す

15 strokes

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