すくい(あみ)

すくいあみ
noun
skimmer; strainer; scooping net
cookingtool
1. skimmer; strainer; scooping net (for cooking)
a mesh utensil used for scooping or straining food from liquids
すくい(あみ)(めん)()()
To scoop out the noodles with a strainer.
To lift fried food out of the oil with a skimmer.
すくい(あみ)(てん)かす()(のぞ)
To remove tempura bits with a skimmer.
(こま)かいすくい(あみ)便利(べんり)だ。
A fine-mesh skimmer is convenient.
2. scooping net; dip net
a net used for scooping fish or other items from water
すくい(あみ)金魚(きんぎょ)すくう
To scoop goldfish with a net.
To collect fallen leaves with a scooping net.
The children are catching small fish in the river with scooping nets.

すくい(あみ) is a mesh utensil for scooping items from liquid.

Forms

すくう (to scoop) + (あみ) (net/mesh)

Kitchen use

Other uses

Alternative names

  • 網杓子(あみじゃくし): mesh ladle
  • スキマー: skimmer (loanword)

Related tools

  • 灰汁取(あくと): scum skimmer (fine mesh)
  • 穴杓子(あなじゃくし): slotted spoon
  • ザル: colander (for draining)