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Foods and Drinks - Japanese Food

Here you will learn the names of different Japanese foods in English such as "sushi", "onigiri", and "tempura".

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sushi
sushi
[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

Ex: She enjoys sushi, especially the salmon and avocado rolls. 
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sashimi
sashimi
[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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okonomiyaki

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

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miso soup
miso soup
[noun]

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

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yakitori
yakitori
[noun]

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

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udon
udon
[noun]

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

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soba
soba
[noun]

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

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gyudon
gyudon
[noun]

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

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unagi
unagi
[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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takoyaki
takoyaki
[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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donburi
donburi
[noun]

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

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natto
natto
[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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tamagoyaki

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

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tonkatsu
tonkatsu
[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
sukiyaki
[noun]

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

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nikujaga
nikujaga
[noun]

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

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kaiseki
kaiseki
[noun]

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

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edamame
edamame
[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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yakisoba
yakisoba
[noun]

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

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wagashi
wagashi
[noun]

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

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yakiniku
yakiniku
[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
mochi
[noun]

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

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gyoza
gyoza
[noun]

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

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shabu-shabu

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
teriyaki
[noun]

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

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nabemono
nabemono
[noun]

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

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nimono
nimono
[noun]

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

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korokke
korokke
[noun]

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

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tempura
tempura
[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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