English–Japanese

“meat” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiniku

Example

肉をください。niku o ku da sa i

Please give me some meat.

Illustration for 肉 (meat)

How to say “meat” in Japanese

“Meat” in Japanese is 肉 (niku).

Refers to animal flesh considered as food, whether raw, cooked, or processed.

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

Example sentences with 肉

この店では肉を使った料理が人気です。ko no mise de wa niku o tsuka tta ryō ri ga nin ki de su

Dishes made with meat are popular at this restaurant.

Tips for using 肉

  • In everyday Japanese, 肉 (niku) can stand alone when the kind of meat is clear from the context, such as at a meal.

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