鶏肉
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Base noun form. Specifically refers to chicken meat, not other types of poultry. The kanji 『鶏』 (niwatori) means 'chicken', and 『肉』 (niku) means 'meat', so it's a compound word for 'chicken meat'.
Theme
At a supermarket, User and their coworker Taro are shopping for dinner ingredients and discussing chicken meat options.
鶏肉
とりにく
chicken meat
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Think of 'toriniku' as 'tori' (bird / Chicken) + 'niku' (meat). It's like saying 'bird meat' — straightforward for 'chicken meat'.
Cultural Note
『鶏肉』 (toriniku, 'chicken meat') is a staple in Japanese cuisine, used in dishes like 『親子丼』 (oyakodon, 'chicken and egg rice bowl') and 『唐揚げ』 (karaage, 'Japanese fried chicken'). It's commonly found in supermarkets and restaurants.
Forms
Base: 鶏肉Base noun form. Specifically refers to chicken meat, not other types of poultry. The kanji 『鶏』 (niwatori) means 'chicken', and 『肉』 (niku) means 'meat', so it's a compound word for 'chicken meat'.