中なか底ぞこ

noun

insole

The inner sole of a shoe. Compare 中敷 (なかじき), which is a removable insert placed on top of the insole.

See also: 中敷き (なかじき)

• この靴くつは中なか底ぞこが柔やわらかくて歩あるきやすい。

  These shoes have soft insoles and are easy to walk in.

noun

perforated divider in a food steamer

A flat, perforated tray or divider placed inside a steamer to separate food from the water below. Often used in cooking contexts.

• 蒸むし器きの中なか底ぞこにクッキングシートを敷しいて、肉にくまんを並ならべる。

  Line the steamer's perforated divider with parchment paper and arrange the meat buns.