継つぎ足たし

noun

adding to; extending; topping up

Refers to the act of adding something to an existing thing to extend or replenish it, often used in contexts like adding liquid to a pot or extending a piece of wood.

• 煮に物ものに水みずを継つぎ足たししながら煮に込こむ。

  Simmer while adding water to the stew.

• 木もく材ざいが足たりなかったので、継つぎ足たしして長ながくした。

  The wood wasn't long enough, so we extended it by joining another piece.