English–Japanese
“chicken” in Japanese
How to say “chicken” in Japanese
“Chicken” in Japanese is 鶏 (niwatori).
It denotes a familiar domestic bird that people keep for its eggs and meat.
Example sentences with 鶏
その鶏は白いです。so no niwatori wa shiro i de su
That chicken is white.
祖母は庭で鶏を飼っています。so bo wa niwa de niwatori o ka tte i ma su
My grandmother keeps chickens in her yard.
Tips for using 鶏
- English uses chicken for both the bird and its meat, while Japanese distinguishes 鶏 (niwatori) from 鶏肉 (toriniku, "chicken meat") in ordinary food contexts.
Other Japanese words for “chicken”
鶏肉を食べます。tori niku o ta be ma su
I eat chicken.
この店のチキンはおいしいです。ko no mise no chi ki n wa o i shi i de su
The chicken at this restaurant is delicious.