卵
An egg, typically from a chicken, used as a basic ingredient in many dishes.
Examples
3 of 5朝食に卵を食べます。
I eat an egg for breakfast.
卵、割っちゃった。
I accidentally broke the egg.
新鮮な卵を使用しています。
We use fresh eggs.
Word Family
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: 卵
Examples
朝食に卵を食べます。
everydayI eat an egg for breakfast.
卵、割っちゃった。
informalI accidentally broke the egg.
新鮮な卵を使用しています。
formalWe use fresh eggs.
卵アレルギーの調査。
academicInvestigation of egg allergies.
卵の卸売価格が上がった。
businessThe wholesale price of eggs has risen.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
卵 (tamago) refers to the biological egg; 玉子 is often used for eggs as a food ingredient/dish.
Usage Notes
In Japanese cooking, raw eggs (nama-tamago) are commonly eaten with rice or as a dipping sauce.
Common Mistakes
Be careful with the kanji; 卵 is more common for raw eggs, while 玉子 appears more on menus.
Memory Tip
Tamago - 'Tom' 'Got' an 'Egg'.
Word Origin
Derived from 'tama' (ball/round object) and 'ko' (child).
Grammar Patterns
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: 卵
Related Vocabulary
More Food & Cooking words
食べる
A1To consume food by chewing and swallowing. This is one of the most fundamental actions in daily life and a core verb for beginners.
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A1To swallow a liquid or medicine. It is also used in Japan for things like soup or even smoking (archaic usage).
果物
A1The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food.
肉
A1The flesh of an animal (mammal or bird) used as food. A staple ingredient in many cuisines.
ご飯
A1Cooked rice, or a meal in general. It is the core staple of Japanese cuisine.
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A1Having a pleasant or agreeable taste. The most common way to compliment food.
おいしい
A1To describe food or drink that has a pleasant, good taste. It is the most common way to compliment food.
作る
A1To make, produce, or prepare something. In a food context, it specifically means to cook or prepare a meal.
パン
A1A staple food prepared from a dough of flour and water, usually by baking. In Japan, it includes a wide variety of sweet and savory buns.
飲み物
A1Any liquid intended for human consumption, such as water, tea, juice, or alcohol. It is a common word used when ordering at restaurants.
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