noun
hot pot; Chinese hot pot
Refers to the Chinese-style communal dish where ingredients are cooked in a simmering pot of broth at the table. Often associated with spicy Sichuan-style broth, but can refer to various regional styles.
寒い冬には、友達と火鍋を食べに行くのが楽しみだ。
In the cold winter, I look forward to going out for hot pot with friends.
本場の四川火鍋はとても辛い。
Authentic Sichuan hot pot is very spicy.
From Chinese 火鍋／火锅 (huǒguō), literally 'fire pot'. The Japanese reading ひなべ is a direct kun'yomi rendering of the characters.