あら

(3 entries)
あら
Alternative readings: アラ
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1

Remaining bony parts of a fish after filleting (used for soup stock or stewing); often written as アラ.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

昨日のブリのアラで味噌汁を作った。

I made miso soup with yesterday's buri ara (fish trimmings).

魚のアラは出汁がよく出るので、鍋に向いている。

Fish trimmings release a lot of stock, so they're good for hot-pot dishes.

2

A flaw, fault, or defect (especially referring to a person's shortcoming).

NounUsually Kana

Examples

彼のあらを探すような批判はやめなさい。

Stop criticizing him by looking for his faults.

製品に粗が見つかり、全ロットが検査された。

A defect was found in the product, and the entire lot was inspected.

人の粗を言う前に自分を見直したほうがいい。

Before pointing out others' faults, you should examine yourself.

3

Rice chaff; husks or coarse debris from harvested grain.

Noun

Examples

脱穀の後、風で粗を飛ばしてから保存する。

After threshing, they winnow away the chaff before storing.

4

Prefix meaning 'rough' or 'coarse' used in compounds (e.g. 粗雑, 粗削り).

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Examples

粗雑な扱いをすると商品の価値が下がる。

If you handle it roughly, the product's value will decrease.

まだ粗削りなアイデアだが、形にしてみよう。

It's still a rough idea, but let's try to shape it.

5

Prefix meaning 'crude', 'raw', or 'wild' used in compounds (e.g. 粗野, 粗暴).

Prefix

Examples

粗野な言動は周囲に不快感を与える。

Rude behavior gives those around you an unpleasant feeling.

粗製濫造された商品はすぐに壊れやすい。

Mass-produced cheap goods tend to break easily.

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