煮る
niru
Translations
1.
to boil
2.
to simmer
Notes
The verb '煮る' is commonly used in cooking contexts to describe boiling or simmering food. It is a neutral term and can be used in both casual and formal settings. The distinction between 'boiling' and 'simmering' depends on the context and the intensity of the heat applied.
Examples
野菜を煮る。
Yasai o niru.
Boil the vegetables.
魚を煮ると美味しい。
Sakana o niru to oishii.
Fish tastes good when simmered.
スープを煮る時間はどのくらいですか？
Sūpu o niru jikan wa dono kurai desu ka?
How long should the soup be boiled?