Translation of Japanese word "牛肉" to English
牛肉
ぎゅうにく
[gyuuniku]
IPA: /gyuːniku/
Meaning
NounThe meat from cattle or other bovines; especially, that from adults.
How to use
牛肉 (gyuuniku) — 'beef'. 和牛 (wagyuu) — Japanese beef. 牛肉カレー — beef curry.
🇬🇧 English
beef
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 牛肉
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ぎゅうにく
Romaji Transcription: gyuuniku
Example Sentences
牛肉を買いました。
I bought beef.
牛肉を食べましょう。
ぎゅうにくをたべましょう。
Let's eat beef.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "牛肉" mean?▼
The Japanese word "牛肉" means "beef" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "牛肉"?▼
The word "牛肉" is read as "ぎゅうにく" (gyuuniku). 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: "Beef is meat from a cow.".
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