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Popular foods - Japanese lesson
Lesson

Popular foods

Topic

Popular Japanese food

Key Phrases

にほんのたべもののたんご

Learn basic Japanese food vocabulary

にほんのしょくじにくわしくなる

Familiarize with Japanese staple dishes

にほんのでんとうてきなすいーつをしろう

Explore traditional Japanese sweets

Skills You'll Learn

Identifying Japanese dishes

にほんのりょうりをしる

Pronouncing Japanese food names

にほんのたべもののなまえをはなす

Understanding Japanese food culture

にほんのしょくぶんかをしる

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

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寿司

Sushi

Sushi includes various types such as [にぎり], [まき], and [ちらし].

Sushi is often eaten on special occasions, but you can find it everywhere, from high-end restaurants to convenience stores.

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ラーメン

Ramen

Ramen is spelled in katakana as [ラーメン].

Ramen shops can be found all over Japan, each with their own specialty soup base such as shoyu (soy sauce) or tonkotsu (pork bone).

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天ぷら

Tempura

Tempura is written using kanji characters, [天] means ‘sky’ and [ぷら] comes from 'fry'.

Tempura is often served as a side dish in Japanese meals, adding a delightful crunch.

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たこ焼き

Takoyaki

The word [たこ] means 'octopus', and [焼き] means 'grill'.

Originally from Osaka, takoyaki is a popular street food snacked on at festivals.

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焼き鳥

Yakitori

[焼き鳥] translates to 'grilled bird', with [鳥] meaning 'bird'.

Yakitori is a popular food enjoyed with a cold beer at izakayas (pubs).

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すき焼き

Sukiyaki

[すき焼き] includes thinly sliced beef, tofu, and vegetables.

Sukiyaki is typically cooked at the table with friends and family, dipped in raw egg before eating.

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おでん

Oden

[おでん] is often found simmering in a pot with various ingredients like eggs, fish cakes, and radish.

Oden is a winter comfort food often sold at street stalls and convenience stores.

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うどん

Udon

[うどん] refers to thick wheat noodles.

Udon can be served hot or cold, with various toppings like tempura or tofu.

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そば

Soba

[そば] are thin buckwheat noodles.

Eating soba on New Year's Eve is a tradition in Japan to symbolize cutting off the old year's misfortunes.

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