解凍（かいとう）
JLPT N4 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: defrost
Example sentences
- 冷凍した肉を解凍して使う。 — I thaw the frozen meat before using it.
- 電子レンジで解凍する。 — I defrost it in the microwave.
Antonyms
- 圧縮 (あっしゅく)
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