Definition

Noun: 1. A Japanese dish: A hot pot dish where thin slices of beef (or other meat) are cooked quickly at the table with vegetables such as onions, mushrooms, and greens in a shallow iron pot. The ingredients are typically simmered in a sweet and savory sauce made primarily from soy sauce, sugar, and mirin.

Usage

• As a dish name: The word is used to refer to the specific Japanese meal.
  • We went to a restaurant and ordered sukiyaki for the table.
  • Do you know how to make authentic sukiyaki?
• Describing a meal: It is used to describe what is being eaten or prepared.
  • Tonight's dinner is sukiyaki.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Cultural context: Sukiyaki is more than just a food item; it represents a style of communal, interactive dining (nabemono) in Japanese culture. It is often associated with special occasions and family gatherings.

Variants and Related Words

• Nabemono (n): The general category of Japanese one-pot dishes cooked at the table, which includes sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and chankonabe.
• Hot pot (n): A general English term for various East Asian dishes where ingredients are cooked in a simmering pot of broth at the dining table.

Synonyms

• Japanese hot pot: A descriptive synonym in English.
• Beef stew (Japanese-style): A loose, descriptive synonym, though it lacks the specific preparation method of cooking at the table.

Noun

1. thin beef strips (or chicken or pork) cooked briefly at the table with onions and greens and soy sauce