揚げ物
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Meanings
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Refers to foods that are deep-fried, such as tempura, karaage, or tonkatsu. A common everyday term in cooking and dining contexts.
Deep-fried food is high in calories, so I'm careful not to eat too much.
Let's have deep-fried food for dinner tonight.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の揚げ物をするto make/fry deep-fried food
I decided to make deep-fried vegetables for dinner tonight.
- 揚げ物を控えるto cut back on fried food (for health reasons)
I try to cut back on fried food for my health.
- 揚げ物の油oil used for deep-frying
It's best to dispose of frying oil promptly after use.