卵
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Base noun form. Refers to an egg, typically from birds like chickens. Used in food contexts and general descriptions. Example: 『卵を食べる』 (tamago o taberu, 'to eat an egg').
Theme
In a supermarket, User and their friend Miyuki are shopping for ingredients for breakfast. They discuss what to buy.
卵
たまご
egg
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Imagine a hen laying an egg and saying, 'Tamago!' — it sounds like 'tamago' (たまご, 'egg'). Think of 'tamago' as 'tama-go' — a round ball (tama) that goes (go) into your breakfast.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『卵』 (tamago, 'egg') is a staple ingredient used in many dishes like 『卵焼き』 (tamagoyaki, 'rolled omelet'), 『卵かけご飯』 (tamago kake gohan, 'raw egg over rice'), and 『玉子丼』 (tamagodon, 'egg bowl'). Raw eggs are often consumed safely due to strict food safety standards.
Forms
Base: 卵Base noun form. Refers to an egg, typically from birds like chickens. Used in food contexts and general descriptions. Example: 『卵を食べる』 (tamago o taberu, 'to eat an egg').