カレー

かれー
noun
curry
1. curry, curry rice
A dish made with curry sauce, typically served over rice.
カレー(つく)
To make curry.
I like spicy curry.
Today's lunch is curry.

カレー typically refers to Japanese-style curry (カレーライス), which differs from Indian curry—it's milder, thicker, and usually served over rice.

VARIATIONS:

  • カレーライス: curry and rice
  • カレーうどん: curry udon noodles
  • カレーパン: fried curry bread
  • ドライカレー: dry curry (like keema curry)
  • カツカレー: curry with tonkatsu

SPICE LEVELS:

CULTURE:
Curry is one of Japan's most popular comfort foods. Brands like ハウス and S&B make curry roux blocks (ルー) for home cooking.