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teriyaki

/ˌtɛr.iˈɑː.ki/
ter · i · ya · ki
Plural:teriyakis
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• noun

1

A Japanese culinary technique in which foods, typically meat or fish, are broiled or grilled with a sweet and savory glaze; also, a dish prepared using this method.

Example

"We ordered chicken teriyaki and a side of steamed rice for dinner."

2

A sweet and savory sauce typically made from soy sauce, sugar, and mirin or sake, used as a marinade or glaze.

Example

"She brushed the salmon with extra teriyaki before placing it under the broiler."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 'teriyaki' (照り焼き), from 'teri' (shine or luster, referring to the sugar glaze) and 'yaki' (grilling or broiling).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Teriyaki. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/teriyaki
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