肉
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Base noun form. Refers to meat in general, such as beef, pork, chicken, etc. Can be used alone or with modifiers, e.g., 『牛肉』 (gyuuniku, 'beef').
Theme
User and their coworker Taro are planning a barbecue party for their team and discussing what food to serve.
肉
にく
meat
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Think of 'meat' as something you 'nuke' in the microwave — 'nuke' sounds like にく (niku) in 肉 (niku, 'meat'). 'Nuke the meat' → 肉 (niku)!
Cultural Note
In Japanese cuisine, 『肉』 (niku) is a staple, with popular dishes like 『焼肉』 (yakiniku, 'grilled meat') and 『肉じゃが』 (nikujaga, 'meat and potato stew'). Meat consumption varies, with beef, pork, and chicken being common.
Forms
Base: 肉Base noun form. Refers to meat in general, such as beef, pork, chicken, etc. Can be used alone or with modifiers, e.g., 『牛肉』 (gyuuniku, 'beef').