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煮詰める (verb)

To reduce (sauce); to boil down.

💬 Example

"ソースを半分になるまで煮詰めます。"

💡 Memory Tip

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

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'ga' instead of 'wo'. → ソースを煮詰める。

Confusing with 'Nikomu'. → シチューを煮込む。

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