おもし
Omoshi
Other forms: 重石
重し (Omoshi) is a Japanese noun meaning “stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers), weight (as used in balances)”.
Meanings
- nounstone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers)esp. 重石
- nounweight (as used in balances)
Examples
豆腐は軽く重しをして、２０分ほどおいて水切りする。
Lightly weigh the tofu down, leave it for about 20 minutes then drain.
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