1.
to brew; to ferment
To produce alcohol or fermented foods through the fermentation process.
この酒蔵では伝統的な方法で酒を醸している。
This sake brewery brews sake using traditional methods.
2.
to create; to produce (an atmosphere)
Figuratively, to create or give rise to a particular mood, atmosphere, or situation.
発言が物議を醸した。
The statement created controversy.
店内は落ち着いた雰囲気を醸し出している。
The interior creates a calm atmosphere.
VERB TYPE:
他動詞 (transitive verb)
CONJUGATION:
Godan verb (五段動詞) ending in す
- 醸さない (negative)
- 醸して (te-form)
- 醸した (past)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 酒を醸す - to brew sake
- 物議を醸す - to create controversy
- 雰囲気を醸し出す - to create an atmosphere
- 波紋を醸す - to cause ripples (figuratively)
RELATED WORDS:
- 醸造 - brewing, fermentation
- 発酵 - fermentation
- 味噌を醸す - to brew miso
USAGE NOTES:
The compound 醸し出す is commonly used for sense 2, meaning to create or evoke an atmosphere or feeling.