Translation of Japanese word "鶏肉" to English
鶏肉
とりにく
[toriniku]
IPA: /toriniku/
Meaning
NounA domesticated subspecies of red junglefowl (Gallus gallus domesticus).
How to use
鶏肉 (toriniku) — 'chicken (meat)'. Also read keiniku. 焼き鳥 (yakitori) — grilled chicken skewers. 唐揚げ (karaage) — Japanese fried chicken.
🇬🇧 English
chicken (meat)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 鶏肉
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): とりにく
Romaji Transcription: toriniku
Example Sentences
鶏肉を食べるのは、体重を減らすのに役立つと言われています。
It is said that eating chicken is helpful for losing weight.
鶏肉を食べましょう。
とりにくをたべましょう。
Let's eat chicken.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "鶏肉" mean?▼
The Japanese word "鶏肉" means "chicken (meat)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "鶏肉"?▼
The word "鶏肉" is read as "とりにく" (toriniku). 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: "Chicken is meat from a chicken.".
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