中火(ちゅうび)

ちゅうび
noun
medium heat (cooking)
1. medium heat
a moderate flame or heat setting used in cooking, between low and high heat
中火(ちゅうび)で炒(いた)める。
To stir-fry on medium heat.
中火(ちゅうび)で五分(ごふん)焼(や)く。
Grill on medium heat for 5 minutes.
フライパンを中火(ちゅうび)で温(あたた)める。
Heat the frying pan on medium heat.
強火(つよび)から中火(ちゅうび)に落(お)とす。
Reduce from high to medium heat.
中火(ちゅうび)でじっくり両面(りょうめん)を焼(や)く。
Grill both sides thoroughly on medium heat.

HEAT LEVELS IN COOKING:

  • 弱火(よわび) (low heat)
  • 中火(ちゅうび) (medium heat)
  • 強火(つよび) (high heat)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 中火(ちゅうび)にする (to set to medium heat)
  • 中火(ちゅうび)で焼(や)く (to grill on medium heat)
  • 中火(ちゅうび)で煮(に)る (to cook on medium heat)

USAGE:
中火(ちゅうび) is the most common heat setting for everyday cooking. It provides enough heat to cook efficiently without burning.

Related Words

Related: 弱火(よわび)
Related: 強火(つよび)
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Added 2026.1.25 16:33 · Revised 2026.2.3 23:48
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