VocabJLPT N3
egg
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. eggs
  2. 2. egg
  3. 3. (hen's) egg
  4. 4. a ... in the making
This noun refers to an egg, whether from a bird, fish, or other creature, and is also used for eggs used in cooking. It is one of the most common food-related words in Japanese and appears frequently in recipes and daily conversation. It can also metaphorically refer to a beginner or someone just starting out in a field.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, you never get tired of tamago kake gohan, even every day?

Sentence 2

Did you really think you could cook without cracking any eggs?

Sentence 3

Wait, how many eggs are we using again?

Sentence 4

My cat comes running the second she smells eggs.

Sentence 5

First crack the eggs, then separate out the yolks.