Translation guide
The process of making beer, or the state of something developing (often negative).
The process of producing beer, from mashing to fermentation.
The general term for brewing beer, sake, or other fermented beverages. Used in technical and commercial contexts.
A problem, crisis, or storm that is forming or intensifying.
Used for ongoing developments, often negative. Attach to a noun like 危機 (crisis) or 問題 (problem).
経済危機が進行している。
An economic crisis is brewing.
Steeping tea leaves or brewing coffee.
The standard verb for brewing tea or coffee. Note: written with a specific kanji for this meaning, but often just いれる in kana.
醸造 (じょうぞう) is only for alcoholic fermentation. For tea or coffee, use 淹れる (いれる) or 入れる (いれる).
ビールの醸造には時間がかかる。
Brewing beer takes time.
A more casual, everyday way to say 'make beer'. Often used by homebrewers or in conversation.
週末に友達とビールを造るのが趣味です。
My hobby is brewing beer with friends on weekends.
Refers specifically to the preparation or 'mashing in' stage of brewing, where ingredients are mixed. Used by brewers.
今日は仕込みの日だ。
Today is brew day (mashing day).
Implies something is imminent or approaching, like a storm. Conveys a sense of urgency.
嵐が迫っている。
A storm is brewing.
Means 'there are signs of ~'. Used for early stages of trouble.
紛争の兆しがある。
Trouble is brewing.
コーヒーを淹れる。
Brew coffee.
Common phrase for making tea. The kanji 入れる is often used instead of 淹れる in casual writing.
お茶を入れてくれませんか？
Could you brew some tea?