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kushiyaki

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A Japanese technique for serving chicken or other grilled foods on a skewer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 串焼(くしや)き (kushiyaki).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: 串焼き (kushiyaki) — a Japanese dish on a skewer
  • Korean: 쿠시야키 (kusiyaki) — a Japanese dish on a skewer
  • Russian: кусия́ки (kusijáki) — a Japanese dish on a skewer