1.
to grate, to grind
To reduce food such as vegetables or spices to fine pieces using a grater or similar tool, typically moving in a back-and-forth or circular motion.
大根をすり下ろす。
I grate daikon radish.
生姜をすり下ろして薬味にする。
I grate ginger to use as a condiment.
リンゴをすり下ろして離乳食を作った。
I grated an apple to make baby food.
USAGE: すり下ろす is a godan verb commonly used in cooking contexts. It is a compound verb combining すり (from 擦る, to rub) and 下ろす (to move downward), describing the downward rubbing motion of grating.
TRANSITIVITY: Transitive (takes を)
ASPECT: すり下ろしている indicates the action of grating in progress.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 大根をすり下ろす (to grate daikon radish)
- 生姜をすり下ろす (to grate ginger)
- 山葵をすり下ろす (to grate wasabi)
- 人参をすり下ろす (to grate carrot)
- 林檎をすり下ろす (to grate apple)
KANJI NOTE: Often written in hiragana as すりおろす. Can also be written as 擦り下ろす.
RELATED NOUN: すり下ろし refers to the grated food itself, especially 大根おろし (grated daikon).
Related Words
Related:
下ろし金 (grater)