Dishes cooked and eaten from a pot (nabemono), such as nabe, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu — foods prepared by simmering ingredients in a communal pot.
冬になると家族で鍋物を囲むことが多い。
In winter, families often gather around a nabe (pot) to eat together.
寒い夜には、温かい鍋物が一番だ。
On a cold night, a hot pot dish is the best.
この店では寄せ鍋などの鍋物が人気だ。
Nabe dishes like yosenabe are popular at this restaurant.
友達と一緒に鍋物パーティーを開いた。
I held a nabe party with friends.