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VocabJLPT N1

finely chopped (cooking)

Noun

Definitions

1. finely chopped (cooking)

This word refers to a very fine, tiny style of cutting used in cooking, similar to a minced or finely diced cut. It is a common culinary term used when preparing ingredients like onions, garlic, or herbs into very small pieces. Recipe instructions in Japanese will often use this term when a very fine texture is needed.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In the kitchen that evening, I quietly diced the onions.

Sentence 2

So good! You can really taste the finely chopped onion in this sauce!

Sentence 3

Why is the knife so loud — are you mincing something?

Sentence 4

Whoa, I almost cut my finger! Finely chopping things is surprisingly dangerous!

Sentence 5

Finally, add the finely chopped onion and sauté lightly.