How do you say "meat skewer" in Japanese?

串カツ

kushikatsu

Noun Kanji

In Japanese, "meat skewer" is 串カツ (kushikatsu).

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Pronunciation

串カツ is written using kanji. Romanised as kushikatsu, it sounds roughly like "koo-shee-kah-tsoo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Kushikatsu blends two kanji: skewer and fried. This casual food is threaded on sticks and deep-fried.

Example sentence

このお店の串カツはとてもおいしいです。

Kono omise no Kushikatsu wa totemo oishii desu.

The meat skewer at this shop is very delicious.

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How to remember 串カツ

Kushi = stick, katsu = fried. Food on a stick, fried.

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Questions about 串カツ

How do you pronounce 串カツ?

串カツ is romanised as kushikatsu. Say it roughly like "koo-shee-kah-tsoo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 串カツ formal or casual?

串カツ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 串カツ written in Japanese?

串カツ is written using kanji. Kushikatsu blends two kanji: skewer and fried.

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