冷凍卵 (れいとうたまご) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
frozen egg
Refers to eggs that have been frozen, either whole, separated, or as a processed product. Used in cooking and food industry contexts.
frozen, congeal, refrigerate
Similar words
- 生卵
生卵 is a raw egg, while 冷凍卵 is a frozen egg. 冷凍卵 is often used after thawing, whereas 生卵 is used fresh.
- ゆで卵
ゆで卵 is a boiled egg, while 冷凍卵 is a frozen egg. 冷凍卵 can be boiled after thawing, but the term specifically refers to the frozen state.
Etymology
Compound of 冷凍 (frozen) and 卵 (egg). A straightforward modern term with no obscure historical derivation.
