薄める

to dilute; to water down; to thin; to lighten (e.g. a color)

Meaning

  1. v1vt
    to dilute; to water down; to thin; to lighten (e.g. a color); to make less strong (e.g. flavor, depth, etc.)
  2. v1vt
    to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down; to temper

Example sentences

  • He was wearing a light blue tie.