Translation of Japanese word "肉" to English
肉
にく
[niku]
IPA: /niku/
Meaning
NounThe flesh (muscle tissue) of a killed animal used as food.
How to use
肉 (niku) — 'meat'. 牛肉 (gyuuniku) — beef. 豚肉 (butaniku) — pork. 鶏肉 (toriniku) — chicken. 肉じゃが (nikujaga) — meat and potato stew.
🇬🇧 English
meat
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 肉
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): にく
Romaji Transcription: niku
Example Sentences
肉を焼く。
にく を やく。
I grill the meat.
肉が好きです。
にく が すきです。
I like meat.
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Common phrases
- 牛肉 / 豚肉 / 鶏肉— beef / pork / chicken
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Frequency rank: #146 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "肉" mean?▼
The Japanese word "肉" means "meat" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "肉"?▼
The word "肉" is read as "にく" (niku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "肉"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A food obtained from an animal's body.".
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