🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

豚バラ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: buta bara

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pork Belly/pɔrk ˈbɛli/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"豚バラは日本料理でもよく使われる食材です。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The fatty underside of a pig, often used in cooking.

    "Pork belly is a key ingredient in many Asian dishes, adding rich flavor and texture."
  2. 2

    A popular cut of meat that is often cured or braised.

    "In Korean cuisine, pork belly is often grilled and served with various side dishes."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'pork belly' originates from the combination of 'pork', which comes from the Old French 'porc', and 'belly', derived from the Old English 'bælic'. Historically, pork belly has been a staple in various cuisines, particularly in East Asia, where it is celebrated for its rich flavor and texture.

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