godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Put something into a liquid so that it absorbs the liquid or is fully covered. Used for food preparation, cleaning, and technical contexts.
乾燥した豆を水に浸す。
Soak the dried beans in water.
布を染
I dipped the cloth in dye to color it.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Make something slightly wet, often by dipping or sprinkling. Less common than sense 1; often replaced by 濡らす in everyday speech.
手ぬぐいを水に浸して絞る。
Moisten a hand towel in water and wring it out.