ざる

Frequency rank: 33,463. – 33,794.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; strainer; sieveword usually written using kana alone
  2. something full of holesword usually written using kana alonesee also
  3. zaru sobaabbreviationword usually written using kana alonesee also
  4. strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fishcolloquialismword usually written using kana alone
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  • ざるFrequency rank: 33,463. – 33,794.
  • 【ざる】
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; strainer; sieve
    2. This meaning refers to a kitchen utensil used for draining liquids from food, commonly used in Japanese cuisine for noodles or vegetables.
    I put the soba in the strainer to drain the water.
    I washed the vegetables in the colander.
  2. something full of holes
    3. This usage describes an object or surface characterized by many openings or perforations.
    This cloth is full of holes like a sieve.
    There’s a hole in the wall shaped like a strainer.
  3. zaru soba
    4. This phrase refers to a type of cold buckwheat noodles served in a draining basket, usually with a dipping sauce.
    I had zaru soba for lunch.
    Zaru soba is the perfect dish for summer.
  4. strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
    5. This meaning describes a person who is capable of consuming a substantial amount of alcohol without easily becoming intoxicated.
    He drinks like a fish.
    She is always a strong drinker at parties.
Generated collocations (experimental)
cold buckwheat noodles served in a strainerto use a colanderto put in the strainerto wash the colanderbottom of the draining basketto strain with a sievefull of holesJapanese cold soba noodlesto hold the strainerlarge colander
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