Grease in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishTo rub a thin layer of oil or butter over a pan, a tin or a hot plate so that food does not stick to it.

Definition in Japanese食べ物がくっつかないように、型や鍋、プレートに油やバターを薄く塗ること。

Example sentences

• このワッフルメーカー、焦(こ)げ付(つ)かないはずなのに、油(あぶら)を塗(ぬ)らないとワッフルがぼろぼろになっちゃうんだ。🔊

  This waffle maker's supposed to be non-stick, but if I don't grease it, the waffles come out in pieces.

• おばはケーキを焼(や)くとき、いつも型(かた)に油(あぶら)を塗(ぬ)ってたから、一度(いちど)もくっついたことがなかったよ。🔊

  My aunt always greased the cake tin with the butter wrapper, and nothing ever stuck.

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