expression, suru verb (irregular)
make fun of; look down on; make light of
Used when treating someone or something as trivial or not worth serious consideration. Often implies a dismissive or mocking attitude.
彼は私の意見を茶にした。
He made light of my opinion.
そんな大
You shouldn't make fun of such an important matter.
expression, suru verb (irregular)
take a tea break; rest
Literally 'make into tea', used for taking a break, often with tea. Less common than the dismissive sense.
ちょっと茶にしよう。
Let's take a tea break.