Japanese Conversation · Level 51
90 words
Japanese word
鍋
Pronunciation
Romajinabe
Meaning
- nounpot
Example
鍋で野菜を煮ます。nabe de ya sai o ni ma su
I cook vegetables in a pot.
More examples
この鍋は軽くて使いやすいです。ko no nabe wa karu ku te tsuka i ya su i de su
This pot is light and easy to use.
Core concept
A deep cooking vessel that holds food and liquid while they are heated.
Common phrases
鍋で煮るnabe de ni ru
cook in a pot
鍋を洗うnabe o ara u
wash a pot
鍋を火にかけるnabe o hi ni ka ke ru
put a pot on the stove
Similar words
釜kama: A sturdy cooking vessel used especially for boiling rice or heating large amounts of food or liquid.
Definition in Japanese
食材や液体を入れて加熱調理する器。shoku zai ya eki tai o i re te ka netsu chō ri su ru utsuwa
Word origin
鍋 (nabe, "pot") is a native Japanese noun for a cooking vessel, but its deeper origin is uncertain.
Usage tips
- In English, 鍋 (nabe) often refers to a Japanese hot-pot dish cooked and served in the same vessel.
Other meanings
- pannoun