teriyaki
word
Definition
Teriyaki is a Japanese method of cooking in which food is grilled or broiled with a sweet soy sauce glaze. It also refers to the dish itself, often made with chicken, beef, or fish.
Usage & Nuances
Common in Japanese restaurants worldwide. Typically refers to 'teriyaki sauce' or dishes like 'teriyaki chicken'. Always a food-related term. It's often combined with the main ingredient, e.g., 'salmon teriyaki'.
Spanish: teriyakiPortuguese (BR): teriyakiPortuguese (PT): teriyakiChinese (Simplified): 照烧Chinese (Traditional): 照燒Hindi: तेरियाकीArabic: ترياكي
Example Sentences
I love eating teriyaki chicken with rice.
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You can make teriyaki sauce at home.
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My favorite sushi is with teriyaki salmon.
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Do you want to try my homemade teriyaki beef?
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Every time I go to that Japanese place, I order the teriyaki noodles.
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The sauce on this teriyaki is sweet and a little sticky—just how I like it.
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