薄切(うすぎ)り

うすぎり
noun
thin slices; thinly sliced
1. thin slices; thinly sliced
A cutting technique where ingredients are sliced very thin (1-2mm). Used when you want ingredients to cook quickly, be tender, or have a delicate texture.
牛肉(ぎゅうにく)の薄切(うすぎ)りですき焼(や)きを作(つく)る。
Make sukiyaki with thinly sliced beef.
しょうがを薄切(うすぎ)りにする。
Slice the ginger thinly.
薄切(うすぎ)り肉(にく)は火(ひ)が通(とお)りやすい。
Thinly sliced meat cooks through easily.

WORD STRUCTURE:
薄(うす)い (thin) + 切(ぎ)り (cutting)

CUTTING TECHNIQUE:
Slice ingredients as thin as possible (1-2mm) using a sharp knife. Often used for meat that will be used in hot pot dishes or stir-fries.

COMMON INGREDIENTS:

  • 牛肉(ぎゅうにく) - beef (for sukiyaki, shabu-shabu)
  • 豚肉(ぶたにく) - pork
  • しょうが - ginger
  • にんにく - garlic
  • きゅうり - cucumber

MEAT TERMINOLOGY:

薄切(うすぎ)り肉(にく) is sold specifically for:

  • すき焼(や)き - sukiyaki
  • しゃぶしゃぶ - shabu-shabu
  • 野菜(やさい)炒(いた)め - vegetable stir-fry

COMMON PATTERN:
「〜を薄切(うすぎ)りにする」 - to slice ~ thinly

CONTRAST:

  • 薄切(うすぎ)り - thin slices
  • 厚切(あつぎ)り - thick slices

Related Words

Antonym: 厚切(あつぎ)り (thick slices)
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Added 2026.1.20 14:43 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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