Definition

A Japanese dish consisting of small pieces of marinated meat, often chicken, grilled on skewers.

Example

We enjoyed delicious yakitori at the Japanese restaurant last night.

Conversation

Have you ever tried yakitori at that new Japanese place downtown?

No, I haven't, but I've heard great things about it.

You should definitely go; their yakitori is amazing!

Sounds delicious! I’ll have to check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Yakitori is a Japanese word formed from "yaki" (meaning grilled or burned) and "tori" (meaning bird or chicken). The word refers to grilled chicken skewers, highlighting the cooking method and the main ingredient.

Memory Tip

Imagine grilling a 'bird' ('tori') over a fire, which helps you remember that 'yakitori' means grilled chicken.

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