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弱火

Reading

Kana: よわび
Romaji: yowabi
Kana
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Definition

1

simmering; low fire; gentle heating

Kanji

Readings: ジャク、 よわ.い、 よわ.る、 よわ.まる、 よわ.める
Meanings: weak, frail
Readings: カ、 ひ、 -び、 ほ-
Meaning: fire

Example Sentences

(かなら)弱火(よわび)煮立(にた)たないように()ること。
➥Be sure to simmer on a low heat so it doesn't boil.
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でーきた!あとはみんなが()るまで、沸騰(ふっとう)しないように弱火(よわび)にしてっと。
➥Done! Now I just have to set it to simmer so it doesn't boil before everybody comes.
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4.(にた)()たせる寸前(すんぜん)弱火(よわび)にして、もう一度(いちど)灰汁(あく)()(のぞ)きます。
➥4. Just before bringing it to the boil, set to a low flame and remove the scum again.
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