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VocabJLPT N3
to boil
Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to boil
  2. 2. to simmer
  3. 3. Simmering
A verb meaning to boil or simmer food in liquid. It is a common cooking term used when preparing soups, stews, or any dish that requires cooking ingredients in water or broth.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Give the meat a quick boil first to skim off the scum — it'll make the broth clearer.

Sentence 2

If I have time, I'd like to let the beef tendon simmer a little longer.

Sentence 3

First, warm up the pot, then add the vegetables and let them simmer.

Sentence 4

Now I'll let it simmer until the vegetables are tender.

Sentence 5

I simmered the leftover vegetables from the fridge and threw together a simple soup.