VocabJLPT N1
lamb
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. lamb
  2. 2. lamb (meat)
  3. 3. Lamb
This katakana word has a couple of common meanings: it can refer to the alcoholic spirit rum, distilled from sugarcane, or to a young lamb as a type of meat used in cooking. Context usually makes the meaning clear, whether you are reading a recipe, a cocktail menu, or a discussion about food. Both uses are common in everyday Japanese life.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, the lamb still isn't done thawing!

Sentence 2

The lamb at that place was so tender — I couldn't believe it!

Sentence 3

Oh no, the smell of the lamb just made my stomach growl!

Sentence 4

In the quiet of the night, only the scent of lamb filled the room.

Sentence 5

Even so, I want to trust myself for always choosing the lamb.