🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nabe

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hot Pot/hɒt pɒt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"私たちは夕食に鍋を作りました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A dish in which a pot of simmering broth is placed at the center of a dining table, allowing diners to cook their own food.

    "During the winter, we often enjoy a hot pot filled with vegetables and meat, perfect for sharing with friends."
  2. 2

    A style of cooking that involves various ingredients cooked in a shared pot of broth.

    "The hot pot restaurant offers a variety of broths and fresh ingredients to choose from."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'hot pot' originates from the Chinese 'huo guo' (火锅), which translates directly to 'fire pot.' It refers to a communal cooking method that dates back to ancient China, evolving over centuries to include various regional styles and ingredients, influencing similar dishes in other cultures, including Japan's 'nabe.'

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