English–Japanese

“beef bowl” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigyūdon

Example

駅で牛丼を食べます。eki de gyū don o ta be ma su

I eat a beef bowl at the station.

Illustration for 牛丼 (beef bowl)

How to say “beef bowl” in Japanese

“Beef bowl” in Japanese is 牛丼 (gyūdon).

Brings savory beef and onion together with a bowl of rice as a quick, filling meal.

Full entry for 牛丼: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 牛丼

昼休みには、近くの店で牛丼を注文します。hiru yasu mi ni wa chika ku no mise de gyū don o chū mon shi ma su

I order a beef bowl at a nearby restaurant during my lunch break.

Tips for using 牛丼

  • In Japan, 牛丼 (gyūdon) is a familiar fast meal, and chains such as Yoshinoya and Sukiya have helped make it recognizable beyond Japan.

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