to steam (food, towel, etc.)
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むす
Verb, Transitive
1.
to steam (food, towel, etc.)
Verb, Intransitive
2.
to be hot and humid, to be sultry
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しつどがたかく、まるでサウナのなかにいるようにむす。
湿度が高く、まるでサウナの中にいるように蒸す。
The humidity is high, and it feels like being in a sauna, it's so steamy.
やさいをむすと、えいようがにげにくい。
野菜を蒸すと、栄養が逃げにくい。
When you steam vegetables, nutrients are less likely to escape.
にほんのなつはむしあつくてすごしにくい。
日本の夏は蒸し暑くて過ごしにくい。
Japanese summers are hot and humid, making them difficult to get through.
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