Japanese Conversation · Level 28
90 words
Japanese word
カレー
Pronunciation
Romajikarē
Meaning
- nouncurry
Example
母はカレーを作ります。haha wa ka rē o tsuku ri ma su
My mother makes curry.
More examples
昼ごはんにカレーを食べました。hiru go ha n ni ka rē o ta be ma shi ta
I ate curry for lunch.
Core concept
Curry brings ingredients together in a rich, spice-seasoned sauce whose flavor varies across regional cooking traditions.
Common phrases
カレーを作るka rē o tsuku ru
make curry
カレーを食べるka rē o ta be ru
eat curry
カレーを注文するka rē o chū mon su ru
order curry
Similar words
カレーライスkarēraisu: A meal consisting of curry and cooked rice served together.
Definition in Japanese
香辛料を使った汁に肉や野菜などを入れて煮込む料理。kō shin ryō o tsuka tta shiru ni niku ya ya sai na do o i re te ni ko mu ryō ri
Word origin
カレー (karē) is a Japanese loanword from English curry; curry ultimately traces to Tamil kari, a word connected with sauce or seasoning.
Usage tips
- English speakers often use curry as a broad category, while in Japan カレー (karē) frequently refers to the familiar thick curry served with rice.