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Texture & Touch

ひたひた

hita-hita

Soaked, just barely covered

Something saturated with liquid, or water barely covering a surface. Used for both cooking (simmering level) and a damp, clinging feeling.

💡Adding water to a pot — 'Pour water until the vegetables are hita-hita covered.'

Example

野菜がひたひたになるまで水を入れる。

Add water until the vegetables are hita-hita covered.

Quiz yourself

Add water until the ingredients are just ___ covered.

具材が○○になるくらいまで水を入れてください。

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Intermediate