とろとろ
とろとろ
adverb, na-adjective
thick and gooey; slow and drowsy
1.
thick; gooey; melting
Describes something with a thick, viscous, or melted texture, often used for food.
チーズがとろとろに溶けた。
The cheese melted into a gooey texture.
とろとろの卵が好きだ。
I like soft, runny eggs.
2.
slow; drowsy; dozing
Describes moving slowly or being in a drowsy, half-asleep state.
火をとろとろに弱めて煮込む。
Simmer on low heat.
とろとろ火 = low/gentle flame
とろとろ is an onomatopoeic word commonly used in cooking and food descriptions.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- とろとろに溶ける: to melt into a gooey state
- とろとろの〜: thick/melty (food)
- とろとろ火: low/simmering heat
COOKING USAGE:
- Often describes desirable textures: melted cheese, soft-boiled eggs, stewed dishes
- とろとろに煮込む: to simmer until thick/tender
Related Words
Related:
ねばねば (sticky)