This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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せん
infusing (tea); infusion
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煎る

炒る、熬る
いる
to parch; to fry; to fire; to broil; to roast; to boil down (in oil)
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煎餅

せんべい
rice cracker; Japanese cracker; rice cookie; wafer
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煎茶

せんちゃ
green tea; green leaf tea; non-powdered tea (as opposed to macha); medium-grade green tea
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塩煎餅

しおせんべい
rice cracker seasoned with soy sauce; salty rice cracker
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煎餅布団

煎餅蒲団
せんべいぶとん
thin bedding; hard bed; bedding worn flat and hard by usage
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煎り豆腐

炒り豆腐、煎豆腐
いりどうふ
boiled and seasoned tofu
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煎り立て

exp
いりたて
freshly parched
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煎剤

せんざい
decoction
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煎鍋

いりなべ
roasting pan