Translation of Japanese word "天ぷら" to English
天ぷら
てんぷら
[tenpura]
IPA: /tenpura/
Meaning
NounA Japanese dish made by deep-frying vegetables, seafood, or other foods in a light batter.
How to use
天ぷら (tenpura) — 'tempura (deep-fried battered food)'. 海老の天ぷら — shrimp tempura. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
tempura
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 天ぷら
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): てんぷら
Romaji Transcription: tenpura
Example Sentences
天ぷらは、野菜や魚を軽く粉にしたものです。
Tempura is a light batter made from vegetables or fish.
天ぷらは、健康に良いです。
Tempura is good for health.
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- 天ぷらは、野菜や魚を軽く粉にしたものです。— Tempura is a light batter made from vegetables or fish.
Frequency rank: #731 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "天ぷら" mean?▼
The Japanese word "天ぷら" means "tempura" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "天ぷら"?▼
The word "天ぷら" is read as "てんぷら" (tenpura). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "天ぷらは、野菜や魚を軽く粉にしたものです。".
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