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醸す (かもす) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
brew (sake, etc.)
Primarily used for brewing alcoholic beverages, especially sake, through fermentation.
2
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
cause
Figurative extension of brewing: to gradually create a situation, atmosphere, or feeling. Often used with abstract nouns like 雰囲気 (atmosphere) or 混乱 (confusion).
Written forms 醸かも す Usage 63%
Standard kanji spelling for both brewing and figurative senses.
かもす Usage 37%
Kana spelling is common in informal writing or when the kanji is considered difficult.
Similar words 醸じょう 造ぞう する A more formal and technical term for brewing, often used in industrial contexts. 醸す is more traditional and literary.
起お こす A general verb for causing or bringing about something. 醸す implies a gradual, almost organic process, while 起こす is more direct and immediate.
Etymology The kanji 醸 is composed of 酉 (sake jar) and 襄 (to assist), suggesting the process of aiding fermentation. The verb かもす is a native Japanese word with the same meaning, and its historical derivation is uncertain.
