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32 ゆで卵 Boiled Egg

Meaning

Primary

Boiled Egg

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The ゆ comes from 湯, which is "hot water." So a "hot water egg" Is a boiled egg.

Reading

ゆでたまご

Explanation

The reading comes from the kanji.

Context

Context Sentences

僕が君のゆで卵を盗んだと思っているのなら、とんだお門違いだよ。

If you think I stole your boiled egg, you’re barking up the wrong tree.

Kanji Composition