カレー
かれー
noun
curry
1.
curry, curry rice
A dish made with curry sauce, typically served over rice.
カレーを作る。
To make curry.
辛いカレーが好きです。
I like spicy curry.
今日の昼ご飯はカレーです。
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:
- 甘口: mild (for children)
- 中辛: medium
- 辛口: hot/spicy
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.