Translation guide
The English verb 'infuse' has several distinct meanings: to steep something in liquid to extract flavor or properties; to fill something with a quality or feeling; to instill an idea or value; and in medical contexts, to introduce a fluid into the body. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each use.
To soak something in a liquid to extract flavor, color, or medicinal properties.
Common verb for steeping tea or medicinal herbs to extract their essence. Often used in the context of herbal medicine or tea.
I infuse herbs and drink the liquid.
Technical term for extracting components from a substance, often used in scientific or culinary contexts.
Extract the flavor of coffee.
Everyday phrase meaning 'to make tea'. While not a direct translation of 'infuse', it's the most natural way to express the action of steeping tea in Japanese.
Could you make some tea?
To cause something to be filled with a particular quality, emotion, or atmosphere.
Means 'to fill' or 'to satisfy'. Can be used to express that something is filled with a feeling or quality.
The music infused the room with joy.
Literally 'to blow into', used figuratively to mean 'to infuse' or 'to instill' life, energy, or spirit into something.
Means 'to soak into' or 'to permeate'. Can be used metaphorically to describe a quality deeply infused into something.
Infuse the teachings into one's heart.
To gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or value in someone's mind.
Means 'to teach thoroughly' or 'to instill' knowledge or values through repeated instruction.
Parents infuse politeness into their children.
Literally 'to plant', used figuratively to mean 'to implant' or 'to instill' an idea or feeling.
Means 'to inject' or 'to pour into'. Can be used for instilling ideas, but often has a slightly formal or technical nuance.
Infuse new ideas into the youth.
To introduce a liquid, such as a saline solution or medication, into the body intravenously.
Standard medical term for intravenous infusion or drip. Commonly used in hospitals.
Infuse the patient with saline solution.
General term for injecting or infusing a fluid. Can be used in medical contexts, but '点滴する' is more specific for IV drips.
Infuse the medication into the vein.
彼はチームに新しい活力を吹き込んだ。
He infused new energy into the team.
He infused confidence into me.