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VocabJLPT N2

to fry

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to fry
2. to saute
3. Stir frying

This verb means to stir-fry or sauté food in a pan with oil over heat. It is frequently used in cooking instructions and recipes, especially for preparing vegetables, meat, or rice dishes.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

When do you add the salt and stir-fry it?

Sentence 2

I stir-fried the leftover vegetables from the fridge and called it dinner.

Sentence 3

My cat goes crazy the second I start frying meat in the kitchen.

Sentence 4

Why are you pouring so much oil in there?!

Sentence 5

During lunch break, I fried up the leftover rice with an egg.