Nimono; dishes simmered or stewed (vegetables, fish, meat, etc.) in stock and seasonings. A common category in Japanese home cooking.
昨夜の晩ご飯は煮物とご飯、味噌汁だった。
Last night's dinner was simmered dishes, rice, and miso soup.
大根の煮物が柔らかくておいしかった。
The simmered daikon was tender and delicious.
おせちには数種類の煮物が含まれている。
Osechi includes several kinds of simmered dishes.