Japanese

にほんりょうり
Meaning: Japanese cuisine; Japanese cooking
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

日
本
料
理

Example sentences

Tourists from overseas look forward to tasting traditional Japanese cuisine.
日本料理といえば、やはり寿司が一番に思い浮かぶ。
Speaking of Japanese food, sushi is the first thing that comes to mind.
すき焼きは、薄切りの牛肉と野菜を使った人気の日本料理です。
Sukiyaki is a popular Japanese dish made with thinly sliced beef and vegetables.
彼は銀座の割烹で日本料理の修行をした
He trained in Japanese cuisine at a traditional restaurant in Ginza.
ほうれん草の胡麻和えは、日本料理の代表的な和え物です。
Spinach with sesame dressing is a typical Japanese dressed dish.
日本料理に出汁は欠かせない。
Dashi is indispensable for Japanese cuisine.

Usage Notes

A general term for traditional dishes developed in Japan, often emphasizing seasonality and natural flavors.

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