にく

Meat

N5noun·niku

How to remember it

The kanji 肉 looks like ribs or cuts of flesh — pure meat.

Example sentences

  • 肉が好きですか、魚が好きですか。

    にくがすきですか、さかながすきですか。

    Do you like meat or fish?

  • この肉は柔らかくて美味しい。

    このにくはやわらかくておいしい。

    This meat is tender and delicious.

Usage

General word for meat; specify type as 牛肉, 豚肉, or 鶏肉.

Related words

牛肉豚肉鶏肉

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