黄身
Meanings
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Refers specifically to the yellow part of an egg, often contrasted with 白身 (egg white).
See also: 白身
Please separate the egg yolk and the egg white.
This cake uses a lot of egg yolks.
Usage patterns
- 黄身が崩れるthe yolk breaks/bursts
When I cracked the egg, the yolk broke.
- 黄身と白身を分けるto separate the yolk from the white
I separated the yolk from the white for baking.
- 黄身がとろりとしているthe yolk is runny/thick and smooth
The soft-boiled egg's yolk is runny and delicious.