English–Japanese
“moisture” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimizuke
Example
野菜の水気を取ります。ya sai no mizu ke o to ri ma su
I remove the moisture from the vegetables.
How to say “moisture” in Japanese
“Moisture” in Japanese is 水気 (mizuke).
水気 (mizuke) focuses on the amount or presence of water that makes an object damp, moist, or juicy.
Example sentences with 水気
この豆腐は水気が多いので、焼く前にしっかり押さえます。ko no tō fu wa mizu ke ga ō i no de ya ku mae ni shi kka ri o sa e ma su
This tofu contains a lot of moisture, so I press it firmly before grilling it.
Tips for using 水気
- In everyday Japanese, 水気 (mizuke) often points to visible or extractable water in an object, whereas 湿気 (shikke) usually points to humidity or dampness in the air or a material.