Japanese Conversation · Level 19
90 words
Japanese word
ベーコン
Pronunciation
Romajibēkon
Meaning
- nounbacon
Example
朝ご飯にベーコンを食べます。asa go han ni bē ko n o ta be ma su
I eat bacon for breakfast.
More examples
スープにベーコンを入れると、こくが出ます。sū pu ni bē ko n o i re ru to ko ku ga de ma su
Adding bacon to the soup gives it a rich flavor.
Core concept
Refers to cured pork, usually cut into thin strips and cooked until its fat melts and its surface browns.
Common phrases
ベーコンを炒めるbē ko n o ita me ru
fry bacon
Definition in Japanese
豚のばら肉などを塩漬けにして燻製にした食品。buta no ba ra niku na do o shio zu ke ni shi te kun sei ni shi ta shoku hin
Word origin
The Japanese noun ベーコン (bēkon) comes from English bacon, which traces through Old French to a Germanic term for the back or back meat of a pig.
Usage tips
- In the English idiom "bring home the bacon," bacon represents the money someone earns to support a household.