Vocabulary

What does 煮込む (にこむ, nikomu) mean?

煮込む (にこむ, nikomu) means to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time).

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Readingにこむ
Romajinikomu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
にこむ
nikomu

to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time)

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time)
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to cook (various ingredients) together

Also written: 煮こむ

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