1.
to boil, to simmer, to stew
To cook in liquid over heat.
野菜を煮る。
To boil vegetables.
大根を弱火で煮る。
To simmer daikon radish on low heat.
味が染みるまでじっくり煮たほうがおいしい。
It tastes better if you simmer it slowly until the flavor soaks in.
煮る is an ichidan verb meaning to boil, simmer, or stew food in liquid.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Pair: 煮える (intransitive, something boils/simmers)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 野菜を煮る: to boil vegetables
- 弱火で煮る: to simmer on low heat
- じっくり煮る: to simmer slowly
- 味が染みるまで煮る: to simmer until flavor soaks in
RELATED COOKING TERMS:
- 煮物: simmered dish (common Japanese dish)
- 煮込む: to stew, simmer for a long time
- 煮つける: to simmer in seasoned liquid
- 煮出す: to boil to extract (like stock)
OTHER COOKING VERBS:
- 焼く: to grill, roast, bake
- 炒める: to stir-fry
- 蒸す: to steam
- 揚げる: to deep-fry