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Definition of sukiyaki
sukiyaki
/ˌsuːkiˈjɑːki/
su · ki · ya · ki
Plural:sukiyaki
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Tier
2
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A Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced meat (typically beef) cooked at the table in a shallow iron pot alongside vegetables, tofu, and noodles, in a sweet and savory broth of soy sauce, sugar, and mirin.
Example
"The family gathered around the dining table to cook and enjoy a warm pot of sukiyaki on a cold winter evening."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese sukiyaki (すき焼き), derived from 'suki' (spade or plow) and 'yaki' (grilled or cooked), referring to the historical practice of farmers cooking meat on a metal plowshare.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sukiyaki. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sukiyaki