豚肉
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This is a compound noun meaning 'pork', formed from 『豚』 (buta, 'pig') and 『肉』 (niku, 'meat'). It's used as a standalone word for the meat from pigs. Example: 『豚肉を買います』 (butaniku o kaimasu, 'I buy pork').
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In a cooking class, User and their instructor Mika are planning a menu and discussing protein options for the main dish.
豚肉
ぶたにく
pork
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Think of a 'buta' (豚, pig) and 'niku' (肉, meat) — together they make 'pork'! 'Buta-niku' → 豚肉 (butaniku, 'pork').
Cultural Note
Pork is a popular meat in Japanese cuisine, used in dishes like 『とんかつ』 (tonkatsu, 'pork cutlet') and 『豚汁』 (tonjiru, 'pork soup'). It's often enjoyed in home cooking and restaurants.
Forms
Base: 豚肉This is a compound noun meaning 'pork', formed from 『豚』 (buta, 'pig') and 『肉』 (niku, 'meat'). It's used as a standalone word for the meat from pigs. Example: 『豚肉を買います』 (butaniku o kaimasu, 'I buy pork').