noun
seasoned soft-boiled egg; ajitama
Abbreviation of 味付け玉子. A ramen topping consisting of a soft-boiled egg marinated in a soy sauce and mirin mixture.
See also: 味付け玉子 (あじつけたまご)
ラーメンに味玉子をトッピングした。
I topped my ramen with a seasoned soft-boiled egg.
この店の味玉子はとろとろで絶品だ。
The ajitama at this shop is perfectly runny and exquisite.
Full form; 味玉子 is the common abbreviation.
Abbreviation of 味付け玉子 (ajitsuke tamago, 'seasoned egg').