Japanese Conversation · Level 31
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Japanese word
牛丼
Pronunciation
Romajigyūdon
Meaning
- nounbeef bowl
Example
駅で牛丼を食べます。eki de gyū don o ta be ma su
I eat a beef bowl at the station.
More examples
昼休みには、近くの店で牛丼を注文します。hiru yasu mi ni wa chika ku no mise de gyū don o chū mon shi ma su
I order a beef bowl at a nearby restaurant during my lunch break.
Core concept
Brings savory beef and onion together with a bowl of rice as a quick, filling meal.
Common phrases
牛丼を食べるgyū don o ta be ru
eat a beef bowl
牛丼を注文するgyū don o chū mon su ru
order a beef bowl
Definition in Japanese
牛肉を玉ねぎなどと甘辛い汁で煮て、ご飯にのせた料理。gyū niku o tama ne gi na do to ama kara i shiru de ni te go han ni no se ta ryō ri
Word origin
As a Japanese compound, 牛丼 (gyūdon) combines 牛 (gyū, "beef") and 丼 (don, "rice bowl") to name rice topped with beef.
Usage tips
- In Japan, 牛丼 (gyūdon) is a familiar fast meal, and chains such as Yoshinoya and Sukiya have helped make it recognizable beyond Japan.