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A2 noun 4 min de leitura

豚肉

butaniku

When you go to a restaurant or a supermarket in Japan, you'll often see the word 豚肉 (butaniku). This means 'pork'. It's a combination of 豚 (buta), which means 'pig', and 肉 (niku), which means 'meat'.

So, 豚肉 literally translates to 'pig meat'. You'll use this word when talking about pork dishes likeトンカツ (tonkatsu - pork cutlet) or豚骨ラーメン (tonkotsu ramen - pork bone ramen). Knowing this word will definitely help you navigate menus and grocery stores!

Pratique

§ What does 豚肉 mean and when do people use it?

豚肉 (butaniku) literally translates to 'pig meat' and it is the standard, most common way to say 'pork' in Japanese. You will encounter this word frequently, whether you're grocery shopping, looking at restaurant menus, or discussing recipes.

DEFINITION: Pork (meat from pigs)

In Japan, pork is a very popular meat, used in a huge variety of dishes. Knowing 豚肉 is essential for anyone wanting to navigate Japanese cuisine, cook Japanese food, or simply talk about food in general.

You'll hear and see 豚肉 in many everyday situations. For example, when you're at the supermarket, you'll see packaging clearly labeled with 豚肉 to indicate cuts of pork. When ordering at a ramen shop, you might see 'チャーシュー麺' (chāshū-men), which is ramen with sliced roast pork, and sometimes menus will specify if it's 豚肉チャーシュー (butaniku chāshū).

このスーパーで豚肉を買いました。

Hint: I bought pork at this supermarket.

夕食は豚肉の生姜焼きにしよう。

Hint: Let's have pork ginger stir-fry for dinner.

It's also common to see it as part of compound words describing dishes or specific cuts. For instance:

豚肉料理 (butaniku ryōri): pork dish
豚肉炒め (butaniku itame): stir-fried pork
豚肉スライス (butaniku suraisu): sliced pork

Understanding 豚肉 is a foundational step in building your Japanese food vocabulary. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this word will be a constant companion in your culinary Japanese journey. Pay attention to how it's used in different contexts, especially on menus and in recipes, to solidify your understanding. It's a simple, direct term that gets straight to the point: you're talking about pork.

§ What is "Butaniku"?

豚肉 (butaniku) is the Japanese word for pork. It’s a combination of 豚 (buta), meaning 'pig,' and 肉 (niku), meaning 'meat.' So, literally, 'pig meat.' This is a very common word you'll hear in everyday Japanese, especially when talking about food.

Japanese Word: 豚肉 (butaniku)

Meaning: Pork (meat from pigs)

CEFR Level: A2

§ How to use "Butaniku"

You'll mostly use 豚肉 when you're talking about the meat itself, whether you're ordering at a restaurant, buying it at a store, or discussing ingredients for a recipe. It's a straightforward term.

この豚肉はとてもおいしいです。
This pork is very delicious.

スーパーで豚肉を買いました。
I bought pork at the supermarket.

豚肉の生姜焼きを作ります。
I will make pork stir-fried with ginger (shogayaki).

§ Similar words and when to use this one vs alternatives

While 豚肉 is pretty straightforward, it's good to know other related words so you don't get confused. Here’s how 豚肉 compares to other terms:

豚 (buta): This simply means 'pig' or 'hog,' the animal itself. You wouldn't use 豚 to refer to pork in a culinary context.
肉 (niku): This is the general word for 'meat.' If the context is clear (e.g., you're only discussing pork), you might just say 肉, but 豚肉 is more specific. If someone asks “肉を食べますか?” (Do you eat meat?), and you want to clarify you eat pork, you’d then specify 豚肉.

Here are some other common types of meat to help you distinguish:

牛肉 (gyuuniku): Beef. This comes from 牛 (ushi), meaning 'cow.'
鶏肉 (toriniku): Chicken meat. This comes from 鶏 (tori), meaning 'chicken.'
ラム肉 (ramuniku): Lamb meat. This is a loanword from English, often written in katakana.

So, to sum it up:

Use 豚肉 when you specifically mean pork.
Use 豚 when you're talking about the live animal.
Use 肉 when talking about meat in general, or when the context clearly implies pork.

By keeping these distinctions in mind, you'll be able to communicate clearly about meat in Japanese. Good job!

Colocações comuns

豚肉料理 pork dish

豚肉炒め stir-fried pork

豚肉消費 pork consumption

豚肉生産 pork production

国産豚肉 domestically produced pork

輸入豚肉 imported pork

豚肉薄切り thinly sliced pork

豚肉ブロック block of pork

豚肉アレルギー pork allergy

豚肉の部位 cut of pork

Frases Comuns

豚肉は好きですか？

Do you like pork?

豚肉を食べます。

I eat pork.

豚肉を買いました。

I bought pork.

豚肉を料理します。

I will cook pork.

豚肉と野菜を炒める。

Stir-fry pork and vegetables.

豚肉の値段が高い。

The price of pork is high.

この豚肉は新鮮です。

This pork is fresh.

豚肉はヘルシーです。

Pork is healthy.

豚肉料理を作ります。

I will make a pork dish.

豚肉を冷凍する。

Freeze pork.

Expressões idiomáticas

"豚肉を食べる"

To eat pork

私は豚肉を食べます。

neutral

"豚肉料理"

Pork dish

豚肉料理は好きですか？

neutral

"豚肉の生姜焼き"

Ginger pork (a common Japanese dish)

今日の夕食は豚肉の生姜焼きでした。

neutral

"豚肉の角煮"

Braised pork belly (a common Japanese dish)

沖縄料理に豚肉の角煮があります。

neutral

"豚肉アレルギー"

Pork allergy

彼は豚肉アレルギーです。

neutral

"豚肉の薄切り"

Thinly sliced pork

豚肉の薄切りを買いました。

neutral

"豚肉の塊"

Block/chunk of pork

豚肉の塊を調理します。

neutral

"豚肉専門店"

Specialty pork restaurant/shop

この街には豚肉専門店が多いです。

neutral

"豚肉と野菜の炒め物"

Stir-fried pork and vegetables

夕食に豚肉と野菜の炒め物を作りました。

neutral

"豚肉の部位"

Cuts of pork

豚肉の部位によって味が違います。

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Teste-se 30 perguntas

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私は___を食べません。(I don't eat ___.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 豚肉

The sentence is about not eating a specific type of meat. '豚肉' means pork.

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このカレーには___が入っています。(This curry contains ___.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 豚肉

The sentence describes an ingredient in curry. '豚肉' is a common ingredient in Japanese curry.

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日本のラーメンによく___が使われます。(___ is often used in Japanese ramen.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 豚肉

'豚肉' (pork) is a very common topping in Japanese ramen.

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スーパーで___を買いました。(I bought ___ at the supermarket.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 豚肉

This sentence is about buying groceries, and '豚肉' is a common item to buy.

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今日の夕食は___の炒め物です。(Tonight's dinner is stir-fried ___.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 豚肉

'豚肉' is a common ingredient for stir-fry dishes.

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彼は___が好きです。(He likes ___.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 豚肉

This sentence expresses a preference for a type of food. '豚肉' is a valid choice here.

multiple choice A1

Which of these is 'pork' in Japanese?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 豚肉 (buta niku)

豚肉 (buta niku) specifically means 'pork' in Japanese.

multiple choice A1

You want to order pork at a restaurant. Which word would you use?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 豚肉 (buta niku)

豚肉 (buta niku) is the Japanese word for pork, which you would use to order it.

multiple choice A1

What does 「これは豚肉ですか？」 mean?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Is this pork?

これは (kore wa) means 'this is', and 豚肉 (buta niku) means 'pork'. The question mark makes it 'Is this pork?'.

true false A1

豚肉 (buta niku) is chicken.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

豚肉 (buta niku) is pork, not chicken. Chicken is 鶏肉 (tori niku).

true false A1

You can find 豚肉 (buta niku) at a butcher shop.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro

豚肉 (buta niku) is pork, and butcher shops sell meat.

true false A1

豚肉 (buta niku) is a type of vegetable.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

豚肉 (buta niku) is meat (pork), not a vegetable. Vegetables are 野菜 (yasai).

listening B2

What was bought at the supermarket on the weekend?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: 週末に豚肉をスーパーマーケットで買いました。