1.
egg
An oval reproductive body produced by birds.
2.
novice, beginner
Someone who is not yet fully developed.
卵 means egg, typically chicken eggs. Also means 'novice' or 'aspiring' when used figuratively.
Writing
- 卵: general term for eggs (including biological context)
- 玉子: specifically chicken eggs used in cooking
Common preparations
- 目玉焼き: fried egg (sunny-side up)
- 卵焼き: Japanese rolled omelet
- ゆで卵: boiled egg
- 生卵: raw egg
- 温泉卵: soft-boiled onsen egg
Usage
〜の卵 means an aspiring or novice ~:
Related Words
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卵焼き (Japanese rolled omelet)
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目玉焼き (fried egg)
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ゆで卵 (boiled egg)
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生卵 (raw egg)