下味をつける（したあじをつける）
JLPT N3 · Ichidan verb (Group 2)
Meaning: to season beforehand
Example sentences
- 肉に下味をつけてから焼く。 — I season the meat beforehand and then grill it.
- 下味をつけると、料理がおいしくなる。 — Seasoning the ingredients beforehand makes the dish taste better.
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