Translation of Japanese word "餃子" to English
餃子
ぎょうざ
[gyouza]
IPA: /gyouza/
Meaning
NounA Japanese crescent-shaped dumpling filled with a minced stuffing and steamed, boiled or fried; the Japanese equivalent of the Chinese jiaozi.
How to use
餃子 (gyouza) — 'gyoza / pan-fried dumplings'. 焼き餃子 — pan-fried gyoza. 水餃子 — boiled gyoza. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
gyoza / dumplings
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 餃子
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ぎょうざ
Romaji Transcription: gyouza
Example Sentences
餃子を食べるのは、特別な機会を祝うのに役立つと言われています。
It is said that eating dumplings is helpful for celebrating special occasions.
餃子を食べながら、テレビを見ました。
I watched TV while eating gyoza.
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- 餃子を食べるのは、特別な機会を祝うのに役立つと言われています。— It is said that eating dumplings is helpful for celebrating special occasions.
Frequency rank: #758 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "餃子" mean?▼
The Japanese word "餃子" means "gyoza / dumplings" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "餃子"?▼
The word "餃子" is read as "ぎょうざ" (gyouza). 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: "餃子を食べるのは、特別な機会を祝うのに役立つと言われています。".
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