“Sieve” in Japanese
Short answer
Sieve in Japanese is “篩” (furui). Full meaning: sieve, sifter, screen; screening (jobs, candidates, etc.).
Other ways to say “Sieve” in Japanese
ぶるい
burui sieve, sifter, screen; screening (jobs, candidates, etc.)
フルイ
furui sieve, sifter, screen; screening (jobs, candidates, etc.)
ふるい
furui sieve, sifter, screen; screening (jobs, candidates, etc.)
ブルイ
burui sieve, sifter, screen; screening (jobs, candidates, etc.)
裏ごし
uragoshi sieve (for reducing soft solids to a pulp); pressing (food) through a sieve, pureeing (using a sieve)
裏ごし器
uragoshiki sieve (for reducing soft solids to a pulp)
こし器
koshiki strainer, sieve
笊
zaru draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo), colander, strainer, sieve; something full of holes; strong drinker, someone who can drink like a fish
コランダー
korandaa colander, strainer, sieve
イカキ
ikaki draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo), colander, strainer, sieve; something full of holes; strong drinker, someone who can drink like a fish
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