Rest in Japanese
In Japanese
肉を休ませる
niku o yasumaseru
Definition
Definition in EnglishTo leave cooked meat for a short time before cutting or serving it so that its juices settle.
Definition in Japanese焼いた肉を切ったり出したりする前に少し置き、肉汁を落ち着かせること。
Example sentences
ソースを仕上げる間、肉を休ませておいて。そうするとステーキが切りやすくなるから。
Let the steak rest while I finish the sauce; it'll be easier to slice.
切る前に肉を休ませた？ まな板が肉汁だらけだよ。
Had you rested the meat before cutting it? There's juice all over the board.