Japanese Conversation · Level 70
75 words
Japanese word
沸かす
Pronunciation
Romajiwakasu
Meaning
- verbboil
Example
朝、水を沸かします。asa mizu o wa ka shi ma su
I boil water in the morning.
More examples
料理の前に、鍋でお湯を沸かします。ryō ri no mae ni nabe de o yu o wa ka shi ma su
I boil water in a pot before cooking.
Core concept
Expresses the action of making a liquid boil by raising its temperature.
Common phrases
湯を沸かすyu o wa ka su
boil water
水を沸かすmizu o wa ka su
boil water
Similar words
沸騰するfuttōsuru: To reach the boiling point without stating that someone causes the change.
煮立てるnitateru: To make a liquid boil strongly, often while preparing food.
Definition in Japanese
液体に熱を加え、沸騰する状態にする。eki tai ni netsu o kuwa e fut tō su ru jō tai ni su ru
Word origin
沸かす (wakasu) is a native Japanese verb related to 沸く (waku, "to boil") and uses す (su) as a causative element.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 沸かす (wakasu) is used for water and other liquids, while cooking food by boiling it is often described with a different verb.