English–Japanese

“dilute” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiusumeru

Example

水でスープを薄めます。mizu de sū pu o usu me ma su

I dilute the soup with water.

Illustration for 薄める (dilute)

How to say “dilute” in Japanese

“Dilute” in Japanese is 薄める (usumeru).

Makes a liquid, quality, or effect less concentrated or less intense, often by adding another substance.

Full entry for 薄める: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 薄める

この薬は、使用前に水で薄めてください。ko no kusuri wa shi yō mae ni mizu de usu me te ku da sa i

Dilute this medicine with water before use.

Tips for using 薄める

  • English dilute often focuses on concentration, while 薄める (usumeru) also naturally describes making a flavor, color, sound, or influence less strong.

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