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Japanese word
加熱
Pronunciation
Romajikanetsu
Meaning
- nounheating
Example
電子レンジで食品を加熱します。den shi re n ji de shoku hin o ka netsu shi ma su
I heat food in the microwave.
More examples
肉は中心まで加熱すると安全に食べられます。niku wa chū shin ma de ka netsu su ru to an zen ni ta be ra re ma su
Meat is safe to eat when it is heated through.
Core concept
Refers to the process of making something hotter by transferring heat to it.
Common phrases
食品の加熱shoku hin no ka netsu
heating food
加熱時間ka netsu ji kan
heating time
加熱が不十分ka netsu ga fu jū bun
insufficient heating
Similar words
加温kaon: Raising the temperature of something, often to keep it warm or reach a desired level.
Definition in Japanese
物を温めるために熱を加えること。mono o atata me ru ta me ni netsu o kuwa e ru ko to
Word origin
加熱 (kanetsu) is a compound of 加 (ka, "add") and 熱 (netsu, "heat"), linking its form directly to the act of adding heat.
Usage tips
- In Japanese cooking directions, 加熱 (kanetsu) can describe the heating stage without specifying whether a pan, oven, or microwave provides the heat.
Opposites
- 冷却reikyakucoolingnoun