薄切(うすぎ)り

うすぎり
noun
thin slices; thinly sliced
technicalcooking
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.

Etymology

薄(うす)い (thin) + 切(ぎ)り (cutting)

Usage

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.

Related words

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

Common patterns

「〜を薄切(うすぎ)りにする」 - to slice ~ thinly

Similar words

Related Words

Antonym: 厚切(あつぎ)り (thick slices)
Related: みじん切(ぎ)り (finely chopped)
Related: 千切(せんぎ)り (julienne)
Related: 半切(はんぎ)り (cutting in half)
Related: 牛肉(ぎゅうにく) (beef)
Related: 豚肉(ぶたにく) (pork)
Related: 生姜(しょうが) (ginger)
Related: 大蒜(にんにく) (garlic)
Related: 胡瓜(きゅうり) (cucumber)
Related: 角切(かくぎ)り (diced)
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Added 2026.1.20 14:43 · Revised 2026.10.11 22:20
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