1.
skimmer; strainer; scooping net (for cooking)
a mesh utensil used for scooping or straining food from liquids
すくい網で麺を取り出す。
To scoop out the noodles with a strainer.
揚げ物をすくい網で油から上げる。
To lift fried food out of the oil with a skimmer.
すくい網で天かすを取り除く。
To remove tempura bits with a skimmer.
細かいすくい網が便利だ。
A fine-mesh skimmer is convenient.
2.
scooping net; dip net
a net used for scooping fish or other items from water
すくい網で金魚をすくう。
To scoop goldfish with a net.
落ち葉をすくい網で集める。
To collect fallen leaves with a scooping net.
すくい網 is a mesh utensil for scooping items from liquid.
WORD FORMATION:
すくう (to scoop) + 網 (net/mesh)
KITCHEN USE:
- 麺をすくう: to scoop noodles
- 揚げ物を取り出す: to lift out fried food
- 灰汁を取る: to skim off scum
- 天かすを取り除く: to remove tempura bits
OTHER USES:
- 金魚すくい: goldfish scooping (festival game)
- 落ち葉を集める: to collect fallen leaves
ALTERNATIVE NAMES:
- 網杓子: mesh ladle
- スキマー: skimmer (loanword)
RELATED TOOLS:
- 灰汁取り: scum skimmer (fine mesh)
- 穴杓子: slotted spoon
- ザル: colander (for draining)