弱火(よわび)

よわび
noun
low heat (cooking)
cooking
1. low heat; gentle heat; simmer
a low flame or heat setting used in cooking, typically for simmering or slow cooking
弱火(よわび)で煮(に)る。
To simmer on low heat.
弱火(よわび)にして蓋(ふた)をする。
Turn to low heat and cover with a lid.
弱火(よわび)で二十分(にじゅっぷん)煮込(にこ)む。
Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
焦(こ)げないように弱火(よわび)にしてください。
Please turn it to low heat so it doesn't burn.
弱火(よわび)でじっくり火(ひ)を通(とお)す。
Cook thoroughly on low heat.

Heat levels in cooking

Common patterns

Usage

Used frequently in recipes and cooking instructions. Essential for dishes requiring slow cooking or preventing burning.

Related Words

Related: 中火(ちゅうび)
Related: 強火(つよび)
Compare: 火力(かりょく) (heat output)
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Added 2026.1.25 16:33 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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