炒める To Fry

Meaning

Primary

To Fry

Alternatives

To Stir-Fry, To Sauté

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

This is the verb version of the kanji fry, so it means to fry, more specifically to stir-fry or to sauté.

Reading

いためる

Explanation

Since this word has okurigana (hiragana attached to the kanji) you know that it's probably going to be the kun'yomi reading. You learned this reading with the kanji, so you should be good to go!

Context

Common Word Combinations

• Stem Form

  炒めすぎ

  overcooked through stir-frying

  炒め方

  frying method

  炒めもの

  a stir-fried dish

• 〜で炒める

  強火で炒める

  to stir-fry over high heat

  油で炒める

  to stir-fry in oil

  フライパンで炒める

  to sauté in a frying pan

• 〜を炒める

  ニンニクを炒める

  to sauté garlic

  玉ねぎを炒める

  to sauté onions

  野菜を炒める

  to sauté vegetables

Context Sentences

三十分もかけて玉ねぎを炒めるんですか？

Do you really spend thirty minutes sautéing the onions?

炒めすぎないように気をつけてくださいね。

Be careful not to overcook them, okay?

強火で手早く炒めていきましょう。

Let's quickly stir-fry over high heat.

Kanji Composition

1. 炒

   いた Fry