η
η
13 strokes
Meanings
to fry in fat or oil
to scald
to seethe
to boil
Readings
On
β Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γ¨γ¦
γγ§γ¦
γ½γ¦
γΈγ§γ¦
Kun
β Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
γ.γ
γγ.γγ
γ.γ§γ
Common Words
1
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
Examples
γ«γΌγ―γγγΏγΌγ¨ε°ιΊ¦η²γηγγͺγγδ½γγΎγγ
Roux is made while cooking flour and butter together.
1
to boil (something in hot water)
Examples
ε΅γ―瑬γγγ§γ¦γγ γγγ
Boil the eggs hard.
2
to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
1
Food, cooking
to be sauteed in oil; to be stir-fried
π
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