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to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry
to toast; to grill; to broil; to roast; to scorch
魚を炙って食べるととても香ばしくて美味しい。
Grilling fish and eating it is very fragrant and delicious.
チーズを軽くあぶるとより美味しくなりますよ。
Lightly grilling cheese makes it even more delicious.
炭火で肉をあぶる匂いが食欲をそそるものだ。
The smell of meat grilled over charcoal is appetizing.