ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be properly steamed; be cooked through by steaming
Used for food, especially rice, that is steamed to the right doneness. Often implies a desirable result.
ご飯がふっくらと蒸れた。
The rice steamed up nice and fluffy.
蒸し器でしゅうまいがよく蒸れた。
The shumai steamed well in the steamer.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be stuffy; get musty; become sweaty and sticky
Describes an enclosed space or clothing that becomes hot, humid, and uncomfortable, often leading to a musty smell or sweaty feeling. Common in summer or poorly ventilated conditions.
部屋が蒸れて、カビ臭くなった。
The room got stuffy and started to smell musty.
靴の中が蒸れて気持ち悪い。
My shoes feel sweaty and gross inside.