Meaning

Primary

To Dilute

Alternatives

To Water Down, To Thin Something

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

You've already learned one verb for this kanji: 薄まる (to be diluted). Well, this is its transitive sibling, so it means to dilute or to water down something. Here, you're the one actively thinning something down.

Reading

うすめる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading comes from 薄い, so if you know that you'll be able to read this too.

Context

Context Sentences

この味噌汁はしょっぱすぎるよ。もうちょっと薄めてもらってもいいかな?

This miso soup is too salty. Can you water down a little bit?

Kanji Composition