Translation of Japanese word "焼き肉" to English
焼き肉
やきにく
[yakiniku]
IPA: /jaɡiɲiku/
How to use
焼き肉 (yakiniku) — 'grilled meat / BBQ / Korean-style BBQ'. 焼き肉屋 — Yakiniku restaurant.
🇬🇧 English
grilled meat / BBQ
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 焼き肉
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): やきにく
Romaji Transcription: yakiniku
Example Sentences
私は友達と焼き肉を食べに行きました。
I went to eat yakiniku with my friends.
焼き肉を食べに行った
I went to eat grilled meat
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What does the Japanese word "焼き肉" mean?▼
The Japanese word "焼き肉" means "grilled meat / BBQ" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "焼き肉"?▼
The word "焼き肉" is read as "やきにく" (yakiniku). 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: "A dish made from grilled meat.".
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