炊く (たく) — to cook (grains, e.g. rice)

炊く is read たく and listed as a verb. Meaning: to cook (grains, e.g. rice).

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Related words

Other words in the dictionary that share a kanji with 炊く.

  • 雑炊 ぞうすい rice porridge made by simmering cooked rice in a seasoned broth, often containing vegetables, fish, etc. (usu. made from leftovers)
  • 自炊 じすい cooking for oneself
  • 炊事 すいじ cooking
  • 炊飯器 すいはんき rice cooker
  • 炊き出し たきだし food distribution (esp. cooked rice)