Hot pot — a Chinese-style communal pot where ingredients (meat, vegetables, tofu, etc.) are cooked in a central simmering broth; spicy varieties like mala hot pot are popular.
寒い日は友達と火鍋を囲んで食べると温まる。
On cold days, gathering with friends around a hot pot warms you up.
この店の火鍋はスープが二つに分かれていて、辛い方と辛くない方を選べる。
This restaurant's hot pot is divided into two broths so you can choose a spicy side and a mild side.
健康志向の人は野菜中心の具材で火鍋を楽しむことが多い。
Health-conscious people often enjoy hot pot with mainly vegetables as ingredients.