1.
to grind; to mash
To crush something into a paste or powder by rubbing or grinding.
胡麻をすり潰す。
To grind sesame seeds.
茹でた芋をすり潰してマッシュポテトを作った。
I mashed the boiled potatoes to make mashed potatoes.
すり鉢で味噌をすり潰してから出汁に溶かす。
Grind the miso in a mortar and then dissolve it in the broth.
CONSTRUCTION:
Compound verb from すり (rubbing, from 擦る/磨る) + 潰す (to crush). Describes crushing by grinding or rubbing action.
TRANSITIVITY:
Transitive verb (他動詞). Takes を for the object being ground.
TOOLS:
- すり鉢 - mortar (Japanese style)
- すりこぎ - pestle
- フードプロセッサー - food processor
COMMON IN COOKING:
- 胡麻をすり潰す - to grind sesame
- 豆をすり潰す - to mash beans
- 薬味をすり潰す - to grind condiments