Japanese word

すき焼き

Pronunciation

Romajisukiyaki

Meaning

  • nounsukiyaki

Example

今日はみんなですき焼きを作ります。kyō wa mi n na de su ki ya ki o tsuku ri ma su

Today, we will make sukiyaki together.

Illustration for すき焼き (sukiyaki)

More examples

店員さんにすき焼きを注文します。ten in sa n ni su ki ya ki o chū mon shi ma su

I order sukiyaki from the server.

Core concept

Describes a communal pot where thinly sliced meat and vegetables gradually cook in a rich, sweet soy-based sauce.

Common phrases

  • すき焼きを作るsu ki ya ki o tsuku ru

    make sukiyaki

  • すき焼きを囲むsu ki ya ki o kako mu

    gather around sukiyaki

  • すき焼きを注文するsu ki ya ki o chū mon su ru

    order sukiyaki

  • すき焼きの鍋su ki ya ki no nabe

    sukiyaki pot

  • すき焼きの具材su ki ya ki no gu zai

    sukiyaki ingredients

Definition in Japanese

薄切りの牛肉や野菜などを、醤油や砂糖で味付けした汁で煮て食べる鍋料理。usu gi ri no gyū niku ya ya sai na do o shō yu ya sa tō de aji tsu ke shi ta shiru de ni te ta be ru nabe ryō ri

Word origin

すき焼き (sukiyaki) is traditionally explained as 鋤 (suki, "plow") plus 焼き (yaki, "grilling"), referring to cooking food on a plow blade; the exact origin of the name is not certain.

Usage tips

  • In English, sukiyaki usually names the Japanese dish directly, while the capitalized title "Sukiyaki" may also refer to Kyu Sakamoto's 1961 hit song.

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