Usage patterns
にんにくを刻むto mince garlic
I minced the garlic finely and stir-fried it in a pan.
にんにくをすりおろすto grate garlic
I grate the garlic before cooking.
にんにくを効かせるto season strongly with garlic
This pasta is heavily seasoned with garlic.
にんにくのにおいがするto smell of garlic
After eating, my breath smells of garlic.