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)
I topped my ramen with a seasoned soft-boiled egg.
The ajitama at this shop is perfectly runny and exquisite.
Full form; 味玉子 is the common abbreviation.
Standard kanji spelling for this abbreviation.
Mixed kana spelling, common in casual contexts.
Alternate kanji spelling using 卵.
Abbreviation of 味付け玉子 (ajitsuke tamago, 'seasoned egg').