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Definition of teppanyaki

teppanyaki

/ˌtɛp.ənˈjɑː.ki/
tep · pan · ya · ki
Plural:teppanyakis
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teppanyaki Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A style of Japanese cuisine in which meat, seafood, and vegetables are cooked on a flat, solid iron griddle, often prepared tableside in front of diners.

Example

"For her birthday dinner, the family gathered around the grill at a local restaurant to watch the chef prepare teppanyaki."

Word Nuance & Usage

In North America, "teppanyaki" is frequently confused with "hibachi"; however, teppanyaki uses a solid, flat iron griddle, whereas traditional hibachi cooking uses an open-grate charcoal brazier.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese teppan'yaki, a compound of teppan ('iron plate', from tetsu 'iron' and han 'plate') and yaki ('grilled' or 'pan-fried').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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