Lingo

Japanese Food

29 Words

15m

sushi
1.
su
shi
Noun

a dish of small rolls or balls of cold cooked rice flavored with vinegar and garnished with raw fish or vegetables, originated in Japan

She enjoys sushi, especially the salmon and avocado rolls.

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sashimi
2.
sa
shi
mi
Noun

a Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or seafood that is typically served with soy sauce and wasabi

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3.
o
ko
no
mi
ya
ki
Noun

a Japanese savory pancake made with a variety of ingredients such as cabbage, flour, eggs, and meat or seafood

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4.
miso soup
Noun

a traditional Japanese soup made with fermented soybean paste (miso) as the base

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yakitori
5.
ya
ki
to
ri
Noun

a Japanese dish made of skewered and grilled chicken, often marinated in a savory sauce

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udon
6.
u
don
Noun

a type of thick Japanese wheat noodle, often served in a mild soy-based broth

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soba
7.
so
ba
Noun

a type of Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour, often served chilled with a dipping sauce

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8.
gyu
don
Noun

a Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced beef and onions cooked in a sweet and savory sauce

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unagi
9.
u
na
gi
Noun

a Japanese dish made of grilled freshwater eel, typically served over rice and glazed with a sweet and savory sauce

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10.
ta
koya
ki
Noun

a popular Japanese street food made of batter filled with diced octopus, cooked in a special takoyaki pan to create crispy balls

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11.
don
bu
ri
Noun

a Japanese dish consisting of a bowl of cooked rice topped with various ingredients

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natto
12.
na
tto
Noun

a traditional Japanese dish made from fermented soybeans that are known for their strong flavor, slimy texture, and distinct aroma

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13.
ta
ma
goya
ki
Noun

a Japanese rolled omelet made with eggs, sugar, and soy sauce and sliced into small, rectangular pieces

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tonkatsu
14.
ton
kat
su
Noun

a Japanese dish made of breaded and deep-fried pork cutlets, usually served with rice, cabbage, and a tangy sauce

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sukiyaki
15.
su
kiya
ki
Noun

a Japanese hot pot dish, typically made with beef, vegetables, tofu, and a sweet-savory sauce

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16.
ni
ku
ja
ga
Noun

a Japanese dish consisting of meat (usually beef) and potatoes stewed in a sweet soy-based sauce

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17.
kai
se
ki
Noun

a traditional Japanese multi-course meal that showcases seasonal and regional ingredients

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18.
e
da
mame
Noun

young soybeans still in their pods that are boiled or steamed and often served as a healthy and tasty snack

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19.
ya
ki
so
ba
Noun

a popular Japanese stir-fried noodle dish typically made with thin wheat noodles, meat (usually pork), and vegetables

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20.
wa
ga
shi
Noun

traditional Japanese confections made from plant-based ingredients, typically enjoyed with tea

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21.
ya
ki
ni
ku
Noun

a popular Japanese dish where bite-sized pieces of meat are grilled at the table and enjoyed with various dipping sauces

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mochi
22.
mo
chi
Noun

a traditional Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice that is pounded into a sticky and chewy texture

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23.
gyo
za
Noun

Japanese dumplings typically filled with ground meat and vegetables, wrapped in a thin dough, and pan-fried

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24.
sha
bu
sha
bu
Noun

a Japanese hot pot dish where thinly sliced meat and vegetables are cooked by briefly swishing them in a boiling broth

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teriyaki
25.
te
ri
ya
ki
Noun

a dish of meat or fish marinated in soy sauce and then grilled, originated in Japan

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26.
nabe
mo
no
Noun

a Japanese one-pot dish where various ingredients are simmered together in a flavorful broth

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27.
ni
mo
no
Noun

a Japanese dish consisting of simmered ingredients, usually meat, fish, or vegetables, in a seasoned broth

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28.
ko
ro
kke
Noun

a Japanese dish made of breaded and deep-fried meat and/or vegetable croquettes

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tempura
29.
tem
pu
ra
Noun

a type of Japanese fried food, usually made with seafood or vegetables that are coated in a light batter and deep-fried

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