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nikuman

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A (Japanese) baozi with meat filling; a Chinese steamed stuffed bun with meat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Japanese 肉饅 (nikuman).

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 包子 (bāozi) — baozi; Chinese steamed stuffed bun
  • Chinese Mandarin: 肉包 (ròubāo) — baozi; Chinese steamed stuffed bun
  • Japanese: 肉饅 (nikuman) — baozi; Chinese steamed stuffed bun
  • Japanese: 肉饅頭 (nikumanjū) — baozi; Chinese steamed stuffed bun
  • Japanese: 包子 (paozu) — baozi; Chinese steamed stuffed bun
  • Japanese: 豚饅 (butaman) — baozi; Chinese steamed stuffed bun