Translation of Japanese word "豚肉" to English
豚肉
ぶたにく
[butaniku]
IPA: /butanikʊ/
Meaning
NounThe meat of a pig.
How to use
豚肉 (butaniku) — 'pork'. 豚カツ (tonkatsu) — pork cutlet. 豚骨 (tonkotsu) — pork bone broth.
🇬🇧 English
pork
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 豚肉
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ぶたにく
Romaji Transcription: butaniku
Example Sentences
豚肉を食べるのは健康に良いと言われています。
It is said that eating pork is good for your health.
豚肉を食べましょう。
ぶたにくをたべましょう。
Let's eat pork.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "豚肉" mean?▼
The Japanese word "豚肉" means "pork" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "豚肉"?▼
The word "豚肉" is read as "ぶたにく" (butaniku). 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: "Pork is meat from a pig.".
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