“Meat” in Japanese is 肉 (にく), pronounced niku.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Meat in general. Add the animal to be specific: 牛肉 beef, 豚肉 pork, 鶏肉 chicken.
Example sentences
- 肉と魚とどちらが好きですか。にくとさかなとどちらがすきですか。Which do you prefer, meat or fish?
- 肉を食べません。にくをたべません。I don’t eat meat.
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FAQ
How do you say meat in Japanese?
Meat in Japanese is 肉 (にく), pronounced “niku”.
How do you write meat in Japanese?
It's written 肉 with kanji, or にく in hiragana. Both are read niku.
Is 肉 on the JLPT?
Yes. 肉 (niku) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.