Shikomi

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仕込み (Shikomi) is a Japanese noun meaning “training, education, upbringing, stocking up”.

Meanings

  1. noun, noun suffixtraining; education; upbringing
  2. nounstocking up; laying in
  3. nounpreparation (e.g. ingredients)
  4. noungirl studying to become a geisha

Examples

  • His cooking is of the classic French style that he studied in France.

  • Hastily acquired knowledge was not enough to solve the problem.

  • We've nearly finished preparations. How about taking a nap?

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Kanji in 仕込み

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