steep

IPA(Pronunciation)

/stiːp/

Verb

middle transitive figuratively intransitive

(transitive, middle) To soak or wet thoroughly. / (intransitive, figuratively) To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.

Japanese Meaning

（他動詞）液体にしっかりと浸す、濡らす / （自動詞・比喩的）何かに深く浸る、没頭する

Be sure to steep the dried mushrooms in warm water for at least 20 minutes before cooking.

調理する前に、干し椎茸を少なくとも20分間ぬるま湯に浸しておいてください。

Sense（1）

(transitive, middle) To soak or wet thoroughly.

They steep skins in a tanning solution to create leather.

Sense（2）

(intransitive, figuratively) To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.

a town steeped in history

steeps

（ present singular third-person ）

steeping

（ participle present ）

steeped

（ participle past ）

steeped

（ past ）