面取り (めんとり) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
1
noun
chamfering; beveling
Technical term in woodworking, metalworking, and engineering for cutting a beveled edge or corner.
2
noun
rounding the edges (of a vegetable); trimming the corners
Culinary term for trimming sharp edges off cut vegetables, often to prevent breakage during cooking or for presentation.
煮崩れを防ぐために、じゃがいもは面取りをしておく。
To prevent them from falling apart, trim the edges of the potatoes beforehand.