IH

あいえいち
noun
induction heating, IH (cooktop)
1. induction heating, IH cooktop
A cooking method using electromagnetic induction to heat cookware directly, commonly used in modern Japanese kitchens.
IH対応(たいおう)の鍋(なべ)を買(か)う。
I buy an IH-compatible pot.
新(あたら)しいキッチンはIHコンロだ。
The new kitchen has an IH cooktop.
IHはガスより安全(あんぜん)で掃除(そうじ)しやすい。
IH is safer and easier to clean than gas.

IH stands for 'Induction Heating.' It refers to cooktops that use electromagnetic induction rather than gas or electric coils.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • IHコンロ/IHクッキングヒーター: IH cooktop
  • IH対応(たいおう): IH-compatible
  • IH調理器(ちょうりき): IH cooking appliance

ADVANTAGES:

  • 火(ひ)を使(つか)わない: no open flame
  • 掃除(そうじ)しやすい: easy to clean
  • 安全(あんぜん): safe

NOTE ON COOKWARE:
Not all cookware works with IH. IH-compatible pots and pans must be made of magnetic materials like iron or certain stainless steels.

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Added 2026.1.29 12:34
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