also: あわす
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
remove astringency from persimmons
Specific culinary term for treating persimmons to remove their bitter, astringent taste, often by soaking or drying.
渋柿をさわして甘くする。
Remove the astringency from the bitter persimmons to make them sweet.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
soak in water; steep in water
Only with reading さわす
Restricted to the reading さわす. Used for soaking something in water, often as part of a preparation process.
米を水にさわしてから炊く。
Soak the rice in water before cooking it.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
matte with black lacquer
Only with reading さわす
Restricted to the reading さわす. A specialized lacquerware technique for creating a matte finish.
漆器の表面をさわして落ち着いた光沢に仕上げる。
Matte the surface of the lacquerware to give it a subdued luster.