Japanese word

漬ける

Pronunciation

Romajitsukeru

Meaning

  • verbsoak

Example

卵をしょうゆに漬けます。tamago o shō yu ni tsu ke ma su

I soak eggs in soy sauce.

Illustration for 漬ける (soak)

More examples

絵筆を水に漬けて洗います。e fude o mizu ni tsu ke te ara i ma su

I dip the paintbrush in water to wash it.

Core concept

It places something into a liquid so the liquid coats it or gradually permeates it.

Common phrases

  • しょうゆに漬けるshō yu ni tsu ke ru

    dip in soy sauce

  • つゆに漬けるtsu yu ni tsu ke ru

    dip in dipping sauce

Similar words

浸すhitasu: To put something into a liquid so the liquid covers or enters it.
くぐらせるkuguraseru: To move something through a liquid briefly so a thin layer stays on it.
漬け込むtsukekomu: To keep food in a liquid for enough time to let the liquid flavor it.

Definition in Japanese

液体の中に入れて、表面や全体に液体をつける。eki tai no naka ni i re te hyō men ya zen tai ni eki tai o tsu ke ru

Word origin

The native verb 漬ける (tsukeru) is related to 漬く (tsuku), meaning "to be immersed in liquid," and describes putting something into liquid.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 漬ける (tsukeru) can describe a quick dip in sauce as well as longer immersion, so the context determines whether dip or soak is the natural English translation.

Other meanings

  • pickleverb
  • dipverb

Related words

  • 漬けtsukedippingnoun

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