火加減(ひかげん)

ひかげん
noun
heat level; heat control (in cooking)
1. heat level; heat control; temperature (of cooking fire/stove)
The degree of heat used in cooking. Refers to the skill of adjusting and maintaining the right temperature for various cooking techniques.
火加減(ひかげん)を調整(ちょうせい)しながら煮込(にこ)む。
Simmer while adjusting the heat level.
中火(ちゅうび)の火加減(ひかげん)で焼(や)いてください。
Please cook over medium heat.
火加減(ひかげん)が難(むずか)しくて、よく焦(こ)がしてしまう。
Heat control is difficult, so I often burn things.

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.

KANJI BREAKDOWN:

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

RELATED WORD:

  • 塩加減(しおかげん) (salt level/seasoning with salt)
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Added 2026.1.18 12:57 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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