A1 noun Neutral

/tamaɡo/

An egg, typically from a chicken, used as a basic ingredient in many dishes.

Examples

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1

朝食に卵を食べます。

I eat an egg for breakfast.

2

卵、割っちゃった。

I accidentally broke the egg.

3

新鮮な卵を使用しています。

We use fresh eggs.

Word Family

Noun
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Memory Tip

Tamago - 'Tom' 'Got' an 'Egg'.

Quick Quiz

( )を割って、フライパンに入れます。

Correct!

The correct answer is:

Examples

1

朝食に卵を食べます。

everyday

I eat an egg for breakfast.

2

卵、割っちゃった。

informal

I accidentally broke the egg.

3

新鮮な卵を使用しています。

formal

We use fresh eggs.

4

卵アレルギーの調査。

academic

Investigation of egg allergies.

5

卵の卸売価格が上がった。

business

The wholesale price of eggs has risen.

Word Family

Noun

Common Collocations

卵を割る to crack an egg
ゆで卵 boiled egg
卵焼き Japanese omelet
生卵 raw egg
卵の殻 eggshell

Common Phrases

卵の白身

egg white

卵の黄身

egg yolk

〜の卵

an expert in the making (idiom)

Often Confused With

vs 玉子

卵 (tamago) refers to the biological egg; 玉子 is often used for eggs as a food ingredient/dish.

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Usage Notes

In Japanese cooking, raw eggs (nama-tamago) are commonly eaten with rice or as a dipping sauce.

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Common Mistakes

Be careful with the kanji; 卵 is more common for raw eggs, while 玉子 appears more on menus.

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Memory Tip

Tamago - 'Tom' 'Got' an 'Egg'.

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Word Origin

Derived from 'tama' (ball/round object) and 'ko' (child).

Grammar Patterns

卵を〜 卵の〜
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Cultural Context

Japan has strict hygiene standards for eggs, allowing them to be eaten raw safely.

Quick Quiz

( )を割って、フライパンに入れます。

Correct!

The correct answer is:

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