Japanese

なべ
Meaning: pot; pan; hot pot (dish)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

鍋

Example sentences

In winter, gathering around a hot pot with my family is something I look forward to.
鍋の蓋を開けると、いい匂いがした
When I opened the lid of the pot, it smelled good.
鍋でバターを溶かして、小麦粉を加える。
Melt the butter in a pan and add flour.
鍋のふたを閉めた。
I closed the lid of the pot.
冬の夜の鍋の味は格別にうまい。
The taste of hot pot on a winter night is exceptionally good.
鍋の具材を準備する。
I will prepare the ingredients for the hot pot.
鍋に材料がひたひたになるまで、だし汁を加える。
Add dashi to the pot until the ingredients are just covered.
鍋料理の締めに食べた雑炊は最高だった。
The zousui we ate to finish off the hot pot was the best.
鍋の底に焦げがついてしまった。
The bottom of the pot got burnt.
鍋の底がすぐ焦げついた。
The bottom of the pot quickly got scorched and stuck.

Usage Notes

Refers both to the cooking vessel and the communal meal cooked in it.

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