蒸らす

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 蒸らす is read as むらす and can mean “to let steam” or “to steep”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show resting cooked rice under steam and steeping covered tea leaves.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It focuses on waiting under retained heat and steam so the contents settle or infuse, rather than continuing to boil them directly.