1.
freshly made; just finished; brand new
describes something that has just been made, prepared, or completed, emphasizing its newness and freshness
Forms
出来る (to be done, completed) + 立て (just after ~ing) → just after being made
Functions as
THE ~立て PATTERN:
This suffix indicates "just after doing something." Common examples:
- 焼き立て (freshly baked)
- 揚げ立て (freshly fried)
- 茹で立て (freshly boiled)
- 炊き立て (freshly cooked - rice)
- 採れ立て (freshly picked/harvested)
Usage
Often used in food contexts to emphasize freshness and quality. Restaurants may advertise 出来立て提供 (served freshly made) as a selling point.
Related Words
Related:
焼き立て (freshly baked)