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Definition of gyoza

gyoza

/ˈɡjoʊ.zə/
gyo · za
Plural:gyozas
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• noun

1

A Japanese crescent-shaped dumpling filled with finely minced pork, cabbage, and seasonings, typically pan-fried on the bottom and then steamed.

Example

"We ordered a plate of crispy pork gyoza as an appetizer before our bowls of ramen arrived."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-20th century from Japanese 'gyōza', itself a borrowing from the Shandong dialect pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese 'jiǎozi' (dumpling).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gyoza. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gyoza
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