teriyaki
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Noun — A Japanese cooking method in which meat or fish is grilled or broiled after being coated in a sweet, glossy soy-based marinade.
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How to use teriyaki
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teriyaki chicken
teriyaki sauce
teriyaki-style
Etymology
From Japanese teriyaki, combining teri ("shine, gloss" — from the glaze) and yaki ("to grill or broil").
Full origin of teriyaki →Frequently asked questions
What does “teriyaki” mean?
The word “teriyaki” means a Japanese cooking method in which meat or fish is grilled or broiled after being coated in a sweet, glossy soy-based marinade. In plain terms, either the Japanese technique of grilling with a sweet soy glaze, or the glaze/sauce used to do it.
How do you pronounce “teriyaki”?
“Teriyaki” is pronounced teh-rih-YAH-kee (/ˌtɛ.ɹiˈjɑ.ki/ in IPA).
How do you use “teriyaki” in a sentence?
Here is “teriyaki” used in a sentence: “She grilled the salmon teriyaki-style, brushing on the glaze as it cooked.”
What part of speech is “teriyaki”?
“Teriyaki” is a noun.
Where does the word “teriyaki” come from?
The word “teriyaki” comes from Japanese. From Japanese teriyaki, combining teri ("shine, gloss" — from the glaze) and yaki ("to grill or broil").
How many meanings does “teriyaki” have?
“Teriyaki” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Japanese cooking method in which meat or fish is grilled or broiled after being coated in a sweet, glossy soy-based marinade.
