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煮詰める

B1 verb 5분 분량

煮詰める

nitsumeru

연습하기 예시 노트와 팁 煮詰める 30초 만에

설명 煮詰める in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to worry about the abstract meanings of 'nitsumeru.' Just think of it as a cooking word. Imagine you are making a simple soup or a sweet syrup. If you leave the pot on the stove for a long time, the water goes away, and the liquid becomes thick and strong. This is 'nitsumeru.' You might see it in very simple recipe books. For now, just remember: 'nitsumeru' = 'boil and make thick.' It uses the particle 'wo' because YOU are doing the action to the liquid.

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At A2, you can start using 'nitsumeru' when describing your hobbies or daily life, specifically cooking. If you are explaining how to make a Japanese dish like Teriyaki, you can say 'sauce wo nitsumemasu.' You should also notice the two parts of the word: 'ni' (to boil) and 'tsumeru' (to pack/stuff). This helps you remember that the liquid is being 'packed' into a smaller, more flavorful space. You might hear this in a basic Japanese cooking class or see it on the back of a sauce bottle.

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At the B1 level, you should master both the culinary and the metaphorical uses. You will hear this word in work meetings or school group projects. When someone says 'Let's boil down our ideas,' they use 'nitsumeru.' This is a very useful word for the intermediate level because it shows you understand Japanese metaphors. You should also be careful to use 'wo nitsumeru' (transitive) correctly. If you are stuck on a project, you might hear a co-worker say 'nitsumatta ne,' which is a slightly different but related word.

At B2, you should be aware of the linguistic controversy surrounding this word. While 'nitsumeru' means to refine a plan to its final stage, many people now use the intransitive 'nitsumaru' to mean they are stuck and can't think of anything else. As a B2 learner, you should use 'nitsumeru' to describe the active process of finalizing a contract, a speech, or a creative design. You should also be able to distinguish it from 'nikomu' (to stew) and 'niyakasu' (to boil thoroughly).

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At the C1 level, you should use 'nitsumeru' with nuance in professional writing and high-level discussions. It implies a process of elimination—removing the 'impurities' or 'excess' from a proposal to leave only the core essence. You can use it in phrases like 'kousou wo nitsumeru' (to refine a concept) or 'jouken wo nitsumeru' (to finalize terms/conditions). You should also be able to use the noun form 'nitsume' in specific culinary contexts, referring to the reduced glaze itself.

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At the C2 level, you possess a native-like grasp of 'nitsumeru.' You understand its etymological roots and its role in the 'Japanese of the workplace.' You can use it to describe the tension of a final negotiation or the meticulous reduction of a complex philosophical argument. You are also aware of how the word's meaning is evolving in modern slang versus traditional literature. You can effortlessly switch between literal cooking instructions and high-level abstract metaphors without hesitation.

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연습하기 예시 노트와 팁

煮詰める 30초 만에

Literally: To boil down liquid to thicken it.
Figuratively: To finalize or refine a plan/discussion.
Grammar: Transitive verb requiring the particle 'wo'.
Level: Commonly used in CEFR B1 and above for business and cooking.

The Japanese verb 煮詰める (nitsumeru) is a fascinating word that bridges the gap between the culinary world and the boardroom. At its most basic, literal level, it belongs in the kitchen. It is a transitive verb that describes the process of boiling a liquid—usually a sauce, soup, or stock—over heat for an extended period to evaporate the water content. This action concentrates the flavors, thickens the consistency, and results in a richer, more potent substance. If you are making a balsamic glaze or a traditional Japanese 'tare' sauce, you are performing the act of nitsumeru. The kanji themselves tell the story: 煮 (ni) means to boil or cook, and 詰める (tsumeru) means to stuff, pack, or shorten the distance between things. Together, they literally mean 'to boil something down until it is packed tight.'

Literal Culinary Context: Used when a chef wants to reduce a red wine sauce to a syrupy consistency. It implies intentionality and patience. You aren't just boiling water; you are refining a flavor profile through evaporation.
Figurative Abstract Context: In business or creative discussions, it refers to the final stage of planning. Just as boiling down a sauce removes the excess water, 'boiling down' a plan removes the vague ideas, leaving only the concentrated essence of the final decision. It suggests that the discussion has reached its peak maturity.

ソースを半分くらいになるまで煮詰めるのがコツです。(The trick is to boil down the sauce until it's about half its original volume.)

A standard instruction found in Japanese recipes.

新プロジェクトの計画をさらに煮詰める必要がある。(We need to further refine/boil down the plans for the new project.)

Understanding 煮詰める requires recognizing the effort involved. It is not a quick flash-boil. It is a slow, methodical process of improvement. Whether you are working with a demi-glace or a marketing strategy, the goal is the same: eliminate the unnecessary to reveal the essential. This word is highly common in professional environments where 'polishing' or 'finalizing' a draft is required before presentation to stakeholders.

Using 煮詰める correctly depends on whether you are talking about physical liquids or abstract ideas. Because it is a transitive verb (他動詞), it always requires a direct object marked by the particle を (wo). You are the agent performing the action upon the sauce or the idea.

Structure: [Subject] が [Object] を煮詰める: Example: シェフがスープを煮詰める (The chef boils down the soup). Note that the degree of reduction is often specified using '～まで' (until) or '～くらいに' (to the extent of).

議論を煮詰めて、最終案を出しましょう。(Let's boil down the discussion and produce a final proposal.)

In figurative usage, it often appears in the form 煮詰め方が足りない (nitsumekata ga tarinai), meaning 'the way it was boiled down is insufficient' or more naturally, 'the idea hasn't been thought through enough yet.' This is a common critique in Japanese creative industries, suggesting that a concept is still too 'watery' or vague.

このタレは、とろみがつくまで弱火でじっくり煮詰めてください。(Please boil this sauce down slowly over low heat until it thickens.)

You will encounter 煮詰める in three primary domains of Japanese life: the kitchen, the office, and the creative studio. Each context carries a slightly different 'weight' but maintains the core concept of concentration through effort.

1. Cooking Shows and Recipes (料理番組): Hosts will often say, 'ここでしっかりと煮詰めるのがポイントです' (The key is to boil it down thoroughly here). It is a marker of quality; a sauce that hasn't been boiled down enough is considered amateurish.
2. Business Strategy (ビジネス戦略): In a meeting, a manager might say, 'もう少し内容を煮詰めてから、部長に報告しよう' (Let's refine the content a bit more before reporting to the director). Here, it implies moving from the brainstorming phase to the execution phase.

「まだ構想段階なので、これからもっと煮詰める必要があります。」("It's still in the conceptual stage, so we need to boil it down more from here.")

The most significant pitfall with 煮詰める and its intransitive counterpart 煮詰まる involves a major shift in modern Japanese usage that even native speakers debate. This is often called 'the confusion of nitsumaru.'

Mistake 1: Misinterpreting 'Nitsumaru' as 'Stuck': Traditionally, nitsumaru means a discussion has reached its conclusion (positive). However, many younger people use it to mean they have run out of ideas and are stuck (negative). When using the transitive 煮詰める, always aim for the 'refining' or 'finalizing' meaning to stay grammatically and traditionally correct.
Mistake 2: Confusing with '煮込む' (Nikomu): Nikomu means to stew or simmer something so the flavors soak into the ingredients (like a beef stew). Nitsumeru specifically means to reduce the liquid itself. If you want the meat to be soft, use nikomu. If you want the sauce to be thick, use nitsumeru.

❌ カレーを煮詰める (Boiling down the curry until the liquid is gone - usually a mistake unless making a paste).
✅ カレーを煮込む (Stewing the curry to make the ingredients delicious).

To truly master 煮詰める, you should understand how it compares to other verbs of cooking and refining. Japanese has a rich vocabulary for heat-based actions.

煮詰める (Nitsumeru) vs. 凝縮させる (Gyoushuku saseru): Nitsumeru is specifically about liquid and heat. Gyoushuku saseru means 'to condense' or 'to concentrate' in a more scientific or general sense (like condensing data or condensing moisture).
煮詰める (Nitsumeru) vs. 練り上げる (Neriageru): In an abstract sense, both mean to finalize a plan. However, neriageru (literally 'to knead up') implies a more physical, creative process of working and reworking a draft until it is perfect, like dough.

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

In the world of sushi, 'Nitsume' (often shortened to 'tsume') refers to the sweet, thick eel sauce that is painted on top of certain types of nigiri.

발음 가이드

UK ni.tsu.me.ru

US ni.tsu.me.ru

Heiban (Flat) pitch accent in standard Japanese (Tokyo dialect). All syllables are relatively the same pitch.

라임이 맞는 단어

Atsumeru (to collect) Mitsumeru (to stare) Todomeru (to stop) Susumeru (to advance) Yurumeru (to loosen) Tashikameru (to confirm) Akirameru (to give up) Umeru (to bury)

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing 'tsu' as 'su'.
Over-emphasizing the final 'ru' like an English 'r'.
Confusing the pitch accent with 'nitsumaru'.
Making the 'e' sound too long like 'ay'.
Pronouncing 'ni' like 'nee' (too long).

난이도

독해 3/5

Kanji is common but the metaphorical use requires context.

쓰기 3/5

The kanji for 'ni' is slightly complex but essential for B1.

말하기 4/5

Easy to pronounce, but choosing between transitive and intransitive is tricky.

듣기 3/5

Clear pronunciation, often used in cooking and business media.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

煮る (Niru) 詰める (Tsumeru) 料理 (Ryouri) 相談 (Soudan) 会議 (Kaigi)

다음에 배울 것

煮詰まる (Nitsumaru) 凝縮 (Gyoushuku) 推敲 (Suikou) 妥協 (Dakyou) 結論 (Ketsuron)

고급

精査 (Seisa) 昇華 (Shouka) 取捨選択 (Shusha-sentaku)

알아야 할 문법

Transitive vs. Intransitive (他動詞と自動詞)

煮詰める (transitive) vs 煮詰まる (intransitive)

Compound Verbs (複合動詞)

煮る + 詰める = 煮詰める

Purpose Particle 'ni' (～に～する)

結論を出すために煮詰める

Adverbial use of 'made' (～まで)

半分になるまで煮詰める

Nominalization with 'kata' (～方)

煮詰め方が上手だ

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수준별 예문

ソースを煮詰めます。

I will boil down the sauce.

Simple present tense transitive verb.

水を煮詰めてください。

Please boil down the water.

Te-form for a polite request.

砂糖と水を煮詰めました。

I boiled down the sugar and water.

Past tense transitive verb.

スープを煮詰めないでください。

Please do not boil down the soup.

Negative request form.

少し煮詰めますか？

Shall I boil it down a little?

Question form with 'matsuka' for offering help.

もっと煮詰めましょう。

Let's boil it down more.

Volitional form 'mashou'.

これは煮詰めたお湯です。

This is boiled-down hot water.

Noun modification using past tense verb.

火で煮詰める。

Boil it down with fire.

Dictionary form with a particle of means (de).

醤油を煮詰めてタレを作ります。

I'll boil down soy sauce to make a glaze.

Sequential actions using te-form.

半分になるまで煮詰めてください。

Please boil it down until it becomes half.

Using 'made' to indicate the goal state.

弱火でゆっくり煮詰めるのがいいです。

It's best to boil it down slowly over low heat.

Nominalizing the verb with 'no' to make it a subject.

煮詰めすぎると辛くなります。

If you boil it down too much, it becomes salty.

Verb stem + sugiru (overdo).

リンゴの汁を煮詰めてジャムを作った。

I boiled down apple juice and made jam.

Transitive action resulting in a new product.

タレを煮詰める時間を教えてください。

Please tell me the time for boiling down the sauce.

Noun modification (time to boil down).

このスープは煮詰める必要があります。

This soup needs to be boiled down.

Verb + hitsuyou ga aru (need to...).

お肉を入れる前に煮詰めます。

Boil it down before putting the meat in.

Using 'mae ni' for temporal sequence.

来週までに計画を煮詰めておいてください。

Please have the plan boiled down (finalized) by next week.

Te-oku (to do in advance) + metaphorical use.

話し合いを煮詰めるのは大変だ。

Finalizing a discussion is difficult.

Metaphorical use for abstract concepts.

条件を煮詰めるために会議を開いた。

We held a meeting to finalize the terms.

Ni tame ni (in order to).

詳細を煮詰める必要がありますね。

We need to boil down the details, don't we?

Metaphorical use for 'details'.

彼はアイデアを煮詰めるのが上手だ。

He is good at refining ideas.

Noun modification + 'ga umai' (good at).

契約の内容をもう少し煮詰めましょう。

Let's refine the contents of the contract a bit more.

Volitional form in a business context.

結論を急がず、もっと煮詰めるべきだ。

We shouldn't rush the conclusion; we should refine it more.

Beki da (should).

煮詰めた案を上司に提出した。

I submitted the finalized (boiled down) proposal to my boss.

Past tense verb as an adjective.

この企画はまだ煮詰め方が足りない。

This project hasn't been thought through enough yet.

Nitsumekata (way of boiling down) + tarinai (insufficient).

議論を煮詰める過程で、新しい問題が見つかった。

In the process of refining the discussion, new problems were found.

Katei de (in the process of).

デザインのコンセプトを極限まで煮詰める。

Boil down the design concept to the absolute limit.

Kyokugen made (to the limit).

数ヶ月かけて、ようやく新商品の仕様を煮詰めた。

Taking several months, we finally finalized the specifications for the new product.

Kakeru (to take time) + metaphorical use.

脚本を煮詰める作業に没頭している。

He is immersed in the task of refining the script.

Bottou shite iru (to be immersed in).

反対意見を考慮しつつ、さらに案を煮詰める。

While considering opposing opinions, we will further refine the plan.

Tsutsu (while doing...).

予算案を煮詰める時間はもう残されていない。

There is no more time left to finalize the budget proposal.

Nokosarete inai (passive negative).

徹底的に煮詰めた結果、この結論に至った。

As a result of thoroughly boiling it down, we reached this conclusion.

Kekka (as a result).

外交交渉において、細部を煮詰める作業は最も困難を極める。

In diplomatic negotiations, the task of refining the details is the most extremely difficult part.

Formal academic/political register.

学説を煮詰めていくうちに、論理的な矛盾に突き当たった。

As I was refining the theory, I ran into a logical contradiction.

V-te iku uchi ni (while continuing to...).

その作家は、一語一句を煮詰めるようにして推敲を重ねた。

The author repeatedly polished the work, as if boiling down every single word and phrase.

Youni shite (acting as if...).

和解案を煮詰めるべく、双方が歩み寄りを見せた。

In order to finalize the settlement plan, both sides showed a willingness to compromise.

Beku (formal 'in order to').

プロジェクトの骨子を煮詰める段階で、リーダーが交代した。

At the stage of refining the project's core framework, the leader was replaced.

Kosshi (core framework/gist).

煮詰めるという行為は、情報の取捨選択そのものである。

The act of 'boiling down' is the very process of selecting what to keep and what to discard.

Shusha sentaku (selection/choice).

この論文は、議論が十分に煮詰められていないとの指摘を受けた。

This paper received criticism that the discussion had not been sufficiently refined.

Passive voice + quoting particle 'to'.

伝統的な技法を現代のニーズに合わせて煮詰め直す。

Refining traditional techniques once more to fit modern needs.

V-naosu (to do again/redo).

言葉の定義を極限まで煮詰めることで、哲学的な真理に肉薄する。

By refining the definitions of words to the absolute limit, one draws closer to philosophical truth.

Nikuhaku suru (to press hard/draw close).

法案の条文を煮詰める過程には、多大な政治的コストが伴う。

The process of refining the clauses of a bill entails significant political costs.

Tomonau (to accompany/entail).

彼は自身の芸術性を煮詰め、純粋な抽象表現へと昇華させた。

He refined his artistry and sublimated it into pure abstract expression.

Shouka saseru (to sublimate).

戦略を煮詰める際の「詰め」の甘さが、致命的な敗北を招いた。

The lack of thoroughness in the final stage of refining the strategy led to a fatal defeat.

Tsume no amasa (laxity in the final stage).

長年の研究成果を煮詰め、一冊の著書に結実させた。

He boiled down the results of many years of research and brought them to fruition in a single book.

Ketsujitsu saseru (to bring to fruition).

思考を煮詰めすぎて、かえって本質を見失うこともある。

Sometimes, by over-refining one's thoughts, one can actually lose sight of the essence.

Kaette (on the contrary).

組織のビジョンを煮詰める作業は、全社員の対話を必要とする。

The task of refining the organization's vision requires dialogue among all employees.

Abstract noun modification.

事態が煮詰まるのを待つのではなく、自ら煮詰める努力をすべきだ。

Instead of waiting for the situation to resolve itself (boil down), one should make the effort to resolve (boil down) it oneself.

Contrast between intransitive and transitive.

자주 쓰는 조합

ソースを煮詰める

案を煮詰める

詳細を煮詰める

条件を煮詰める

議論を煮詰める

計画を煮詰める

とろみが出るまで煮詰める

煮詰める時間が足りない

煮詰め方が甘い

徹底的に煮詰める

자주 쓰는 구문

煮詰めて作る

— To make something by boiling it down.

果汁を煮詰めて作ったジャム。

煮詰める作業

— The task of refining or reducing.

今は案を煮詰める作業をしています。

煮詰め具合

— The degree to which something is boiled down.

煮詰め具合を確認する。

煮詰める必要がある

— There is a need to refine/reduce.

この企画はまだ煮詰める必要がある。

煮詰める時間

— The time spent boiling down/refining.

煮詰める時間が長すぎた。

じっくり煮詰める

— To boil down slowly and carefully.

弱火でじっくり煮詰める。

煮詰めるのを忘れる

— To forget to boil something down.

ソースを煮詰めるのを忘れた。

煮詰め直す

— To refine or boil down again.

もう一度案を煮詰め直そう。

煮詰めるだけ

— Just boiling it down (is all that's left).

あとは煮詰めるだけです。

煮詰めることで

— By boiling down...

煮詰めることで旨味が凝縮する。

자주 혼동되는 단어

煮詰める vs 煮込む (Nikomu)

Nikomu is for stewing ingredients; Nitsumeru is for reducing the liquid.

煮詰める vs 煮詰まる (Nitsumaru)

Nitsumaru is intransitive (it boils down); Nitsumeru is transitive (I boil it down).

煮詰める vs 煮出す (Nidasu)

Nidasu is extracting flavor into water; Nitsumeru is concentrating existing flavor by removing water.

관용어 및 표현

"議論を煮詰める"

— To bring a discussion to its final conclusion or core point.

議論を煮詰めて、合意に至った。

Business

"煮詰まった状態"

— Traditionally: A state where a conclusion is near. Modern: A state of being stuck.

会議は煮詰まった状態だ。

General

"煮詰めが甘い"

— To be poorly thought out or incomplete in the final stages.

このレポートは煮詰めが甘い。

Criticism

"煮詰めて考える"

— To think deeply and refine one's thoughts.

一人でじっくり煮詰めて考える。

Personal

"煮詰めるべし"

— One must refine it (command/strong advice).

細部まで煮詰めるべし。

Literary

"煮詰めるプロセス"

— The process of refining.

煮詰めるプロセスを大切にする。

Academic

"煮詰める努力"

— Effort to reach a conclusion.

煮詰める努力を怠らない。

Professional

"煮詰める暇もない"

— No time to even think it through.

煮詰める暇もなく実行に移した。

Colloquial

"煮詰めるほどに"

— The more it is boiled down...

煮詰めるほどに味に深みが出る。

Cooking

"煮詰める価値がある"

— Worth refining.

このアイデアは煮詰める価値がある。

Creative

혼동하기 쉬운

煮詰める vs 煮える (Nieru)

Both involve boiling.

Nieru means the food is cooked through; Nitsumeru means the liquid is reduced.

野菜が煮える (Vegetables are cooked).

煮詰める vs 詰める (Tsumeru)

It is the second half of the word.

Tsumeru alone means to pack or stuff; Nitsumeru is specifically about boiling.

箱に詰める (Pack into a box).

煮詰める vs 凝縮 (Gyoushuku)

Both mean concentrate.

Gyoushuku is a noun/formal verb for physical condensation; Nitsumeru is a native verb for boiling/refining.

旨味が凝縮する。

煮詰める vs 煮やす (Niyasu)

Similar sound.

Niyasu is rarely used now, but means to boil thoroughly; often confused in the idiom 'go wo niyasu' (to lose patience).

業を煮やす。

煮詰める vs 煮立てる (Nitateru)

Both involve boiling.

Nitateru is just bringing to a boil; Nitsumeru is boiling for a long time to reduce.

お湯を煮立てる。

문장 패턴

[Food] を煮詰めます。

タレを煮詰めます。

[Food] を [Amount/State] まで煮詰めます。

ソースを半分まで煮詰めます。

[Abstract Object] を煮詰める。

計画を煮詰める。

[Abstract Object] を煮詰める必要がある。

詳細を煮詰める必要がある。

[Abstract Object] の煮詰め方が [Adjective]。

案の煮詰め方が甘い。

[Action] ながら [Object] を煮詰める。

話し合いながら条件を煮詰める。

[Object] を煮詰めるべく [Action]。

和解案を煮詰めるべく交渉する。

[Object] を煮詰める過程において [Event]。

条文を煮詰める過程において矛盾が生じた。

어휘 가족

명사

煮詰め (Nitsume - a type of glaze)

煮込み (Nikomi - stew)

동사

煮る (Niru - to boil)

詰める (Tsumeru - to stuff/pack)

煮詰まる (Nitsumaru - to be boiled down/stuck)

형용사

煮え切らない (Niekiranai - indecisive)

사용법

frequency

High in specific domains (Cooking, Business, Creative).

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Using 'ga' instead of 'wo'. → ソースを煮詰める。
It is a transitive verb. 'Source ga nitsumeru' would mean the sauce is boiling something else down!
Confusing with 'Nikomu'. → シチューを煮込む。
If you are making a stew, use 'nikomu'. 'Nitsumeru' would mean you are trying to turn the stew into a paste.
Using for boiling water to make tea. → お湯を沸かす。
'Nitsumeru' is for concentration, not just heating water.
Using 'nitsumeru' when you are 'stuck'. → 行き詰まる (Ikizumaru) or 煮詰まる (Nitsumaru).
The transitive 'nitsumeru' is the action of refining, not the state of being stuck.
Misspelling the Kanji. → 煮詰める
Don't forget the four dots (fire) at the bottom of 煮.

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Watch the Heat

Always mention 'yowabi' (low heat) when telling someone to 'nitsumeru' a sauce so they don't burn it.

Final Stages

Use 'nitsumeru' when the big ideas are already decided and you are just working on the final details.

Transitive Power

Remember that 'nitsumeru' requires an object. You are the one doing the work!

Kanji Breakdown

Think of 煮 (boil) + 詰める (stuff). You are boiling it until it's stuffed with flavor.

Confidence

Using this word in a meeting will make you sound very professional and advanced.

Nitsumari

Be careful with 'nitsumatta'. If a meeting is 'nitsumatta', it might mean everyone is tired and stuck!

Refining

Use this word when describing your editing process for an essay or report.

Sushi Knowledge

Impress your Japanese friends by knowing that 'Tsume' on sushi comes from 'Nitsume'.

Recipe Keywords

When listening to recipes, 'nitsumeru' is the signal that the dish is almost finished.

The Reduction

Think of 'Reduction' in English cooking; 'Nitsumeru' is its direct Japanese brother.

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기억법

Think of a 'Kettle' (ni) being 'Stuffed' (tsumeru) with flavor. You boil it down until the flavor is packed tight.

시각적 연상

Imagine a giant pot of sauce shrinking until only a tiny, delicious spoonful remains. That spoonful is the essence.

Word Web

Boil Concentrate Reduce Refine Finalize Thicken Sauce Plan

챌린지

Try to use 'nitsumeru' in a sentence about a project you are working on today.

어원

A compound of the verb 'niru' (to cook in liquid) and 'tsumeru' (to compress or reduce space).

원래 의미: To reduce the volume of a liquid by heating it until the essence is concentrated.

Japonic (Yamato Kotoba).

문화적 맥락

Be careful with the modern 'stuck' meaning; older colleagues might find it 'incorrect' Japanese if used that way.

Equivalent to 'boiling down' or 'distilling' an idea.

Used frequently in 'Shokugeki no Soma' (Food Wars) anime. Common term in NHK business documentaries. Found in classic literature like Natsume Soseki's works regarding deep thought.

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실제 사용 상황

In the Kitchen

ソースを煮詰める
弱火で煮詰める
半分まで煮詰める
煮詰めすぎて焦がす

Business Meeting

案を煮詰める
詳細を煮詰める
条件を煮詰める
議論を煮詰める

Creative Writing

プロットを煮詰める
設定を煮詰める
表現を煮詰める
構成を煮詰める

Legal Negotiations

条文を煮詰める
合意点を煮詰める
契約内容を煮詰める
和解案を煮詰める

Product Development

仕様を煮詰める
デザインを煮詰める
試作案を煮詰める
コンセプトを煮詰める

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"「このソース、もう少し煮詰めたほうがいいですか？」(Should I boil this sauce down a bit more?)"

"「新プロジェクトの計画は、どこまで煮詰まっていますか？」(How far along is the refining of the new project plan?)"

"「来週のプレゼンまでに、内容をしっかり煮詰めましょう。」(Let's thoroughly refine the content by next week's presentation.)"

"「煮詰める作業って、意外と時間がかかりますよね。」(The refining process takes more time than you'd expect, doesn't it?)"

"「どうすればこのアイデアをもっと煮詰められると思いますか？」(How do you think we can refine this idea further?)"

"「煮詰めることで、本当の良さが見えてくる気がします。」(I feel like by boiling it down, the true merits start to show.)"

일기 주제

今日、あなたが「煮詰めた」ことは何ですか？料理ですか、それとも仕事の計画ですか？

煮詰める作業（リサーチや推敲）は好きですか？その理由を教えてください。

人生で一番時間をかけて「煮詰めた」決断は何ですか？

「煮詰める」という言葉の、料理とビジネスの共通点についてどう思いますか？

最近、煮詰めすぎて失敗した（焦がした、または考えすぎた）経験はありますか？

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Technically yes, but it sounds strange unless you are making distilled water or something specific. Usually, it's for liquids with flavor like sauce or soup.

The transitive form 'nitsumeru' is almost always positive or neutral (to refine). However, the intransitive 'nitsumaru' is often used negatively to mean 'stuck'.

'Nikomu' is stewing (like a stew where you eat the meat/veg). 'Nitsumeru' is reducing (like making a glaze where the focus is the liquid).

You can say 'kikaku-an wo nitsumeru' or more formally 'seisa suru' (to scrutinize) or 'shousai wo tsumeru'.

No, for tea you use 'nidasu' (to extract) or 'ireru' (to brew).

Yes, 'nitsume' is a noun referring to the concentrated sauce used in sushi.

It describes the action of causing evaporation to concentrate flavor, but 'evaporate' itself is 'jouhatsu suru'.

Yes, 'kangae wo nitsumeru' means to refine one's thoughts or think deeply.

Yes, it typically appears around the N2 or N3 level (CEFR B1/B2).

In cooking, 'usumeru' (to dilute). In business, perhaps 'hirogeru' (to expand/brainstorm).

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