つ浸tsuけるkeruつ漬tsuけるkeru
1.
To place an object into a liquid so that it becomes immersed or covered.
2.
To submerge food items in a seasoned mixture, such as salt or fermentation agents, for preservation or flavor enhancement.
3.
To temporarily lower an item into a liquid, allowing it to absorb some of that liquid's properties or characteristics.
Example:
彼はスプーンをスープの中につけた。