ふやかす

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

soak; steep; macerate

Transitive verb: to soak something in liquid until it softens or swells. Often used for dried foods like beans or seaweed, or for softening something in water.

• 豆まめを一ひと晩ばん水みずにふやかす。

  Soak the beans in water overnight.

• 乾かん燥そうわかめを水みずでふやかしてから料りょう理りに使つかう。

  Rehydrate dried wakame in water before using it in cooking.