火加減(ひかげん)

Heat levels in japanese

• 強火(つよび) (high heat)
• 中火(ちゅうび) (medium heat)
• 弱火(よわび) (low heat)
• とろ火(び) (very low heat/simmer)

Common expressions

• 火加減(ひかげん)を調整(ちょうせい)する (to adjust the heat)
• 火加減(ひかげん)を見(み)る (to check the heat level)
• 火加減(ひかげん)が難(むずか)しい (heat control is difficult)

Cooking context

Proper 火加減(ひかげん) is considered essential for Japanese cooking, where subtle temperature control affects texture and flavor. Recipes often specify exact heat levels.

Writing

• 火(ひ) (fire) + 加減(かげん) (adjustment/degree) = degree of fire → heat level

Related words

• 塩加減(しおかげん) (salt level/seasoning with salt)