How to Say ‘Shabu-shabu’ in Japanese
しゃぶしゃぶ
しゃぶしゃぶ
💬 Usage Tip: The term [しゃぶしゃぶ] imitates the sound of swishing the meat in the broth.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Shabu-shabu is a social meal, often enjoyed in a similar style to fondue, with people cooking their own meat and vegetables.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
しゃぶしゃぶしゃぶしゃぶ
[shabushabu]
shabu-shabu
A Japanese hotpot dish of thinly sliced meat and vegetables boiled in water and served with dipping sauces.
友達としゃぶしゃぶを楽しみました。
I enjoyed shabu-shabu with my friends.
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