1.
cartilage
Flexible connective tissue found in joints, ears, nose, and other parts of the body. Provides cushioning and structure.
膝の軟骨がすり減ってきた。
The cartilage in my knee is wearing down.
耳の軟骨にピアスを開けた。
I got my ear cartilage pierced.
年を取ると軟骨がすり減って関節が痛くなることがある。
As you age, cartilage wears down and your joints can become painful.
2.
cartilage (as food)
Chicken cartilage served as a food item, popular in Japanese cuisine, especially at yakitori restaurants.
軟骨のから揚げが好きだ。
I like fried cartilage.
焼き鳥屋で軟骨を注文した。
I ordered cartilage at the yakitori restaurant.
軟骨はコリコリした食感が特徴で、塩で食べるのが一番おいしい。
Cartilage is known for its crunchy texture, and it tastes best with salt.
TYPES:
- 硝子軟骨: hyaline cartilage (joints, ribs)
- 弾性軟骨: elastic cartilage (ear, nose)
- 線維軟骨: fibrocartilage (spine discs)
MEDICAL TERMS:
- 軟骨損傷: cartilage damage
- 変形性関節症: osteoarthritis (involves cartilage)
AS FOOD:
At 焼き鳥 (yakitori) restaurants:
- 軟骨 / なんこつ: chicken cartilage (crunchy texture)
- やげん軟骨: breast cartilage
- ひざ軟骨: knee cartilage
Popular for its unique crunchy texture.
Related Words
Related:
骨 (bone)