“To dampen” in Japanese
Short answer
To dampen in Japanese is “湿らす” (shimerasu). Full meaning: to dampen, to moisten.
Other ways to say “To dampen” in Japanese
湿す
shimesu to wet, to moisten, to dampen
濡らす
nurasu to wet, to moisten, to dampen, to soak, to dip
挫く
kujiku to sprain, to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm), to discourage, to dishearten, to dispirit, to depress, to unnerve, to crush
冷ます
samasu to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool; to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil
しめらす
shimerasu to dampen, to moisten
湿らせる
shimeraseru to dampen, to moisten
ぬらす
nurasu to wet, to moisten, to dampen, to soak, to dip
冷める
sameru to cool down, to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.), to subside, to dampen, to fade, to wane; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.), to be composed
削ぐ
sogu to chip (off), to shave off, to slice off, to cut off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.), to reduce, to diminish, to weaken, to spoil
さます
samasu to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature), to let cool; to dampen, to throw a damper on, to spoil
くじく
kujiku to sprain, to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm), to discourage, to dishearten, to dispirit, to depress, to unnerve, to crush
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