low heat; low flame; simmering
Used in cooking to describe a gentle heat setting, often for simmering or slow cooking. Antonym: 強火 (high heat).
Antonyms: 強火
弱火でじっくり煮込むと、味がよく染みます。
If you simmer it slowly over low heat, the flavor will really soak in.
まず強火で沸騰させ、その後弱火にしてください。
First bring it to a boil over high heat, then turn it down to low heat.
high heat; high flame
very low flame; lowest heat
Compound of 弱 (yowa, 'weak') + 火 (hi, 'fire'), with rendaku voicing of 火 to び.