noun, noun, used as a prefix, noun, used as a suffix
Used as a noun, prefix, or suffix to indicate boiling food, especially in cooking contexts. Common in compounds like 茹で卵 (boiled egg) or 茹で汁 (boiling liquid).
野菜の茹で時間は短めにしてください。
Please keep the boiling time for the vegetables short.
茹で卵を作るときは、水から茹でると殻がむきやすい。
When making boiled eggs, starting from cold water makes them easier to peel.