Deep-frying; deep-fried food. Often appears in compounds (e.g., kara-age, age-mono).
今日の夕飯は鶏の唐揚げと野菜の煮物だ。
Today's dinner is fried chicken (kara-age) and simmered vegetables.
揚げ物は油の温度管理が味を左右する。
For fried foods, managing the oil temperature determines the flavor/result.
お弁当に揚げを入れると子どもが喜ぶ。
Children are happy when fried items are included in their bento.
Abbreviation for abura-age (thin deep-fried tofu slices).
味噌汁に揚げを入れると旨味が増す。
Adding abura-age to miso soup increases its umami flavor.
稲荷寿司には甘く味付けした揚げを使う。
Inari sushi uses sweetly seasoned abura-age.