照(て)り焼(や)き

てりやき
noun
teriyaki
cooking
1. teriyaki
A cooking technique where food is grilled or broiled with a glaze of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, producing a glossy finish. Also refers to dishes prepared this way.
照(て)り焼(や)きチキンを作(つく)る。
To make teriyaki chicken.
ブリの照(て)り焼(や)きは冬(ふゆ)の定番(ていばん)メニューだ。
Teriyaki yellowtail is a classic winter dish.
醤油(しょうゆ)とみりんと砂糖(さとう)を混(ま)ぜて照(て)り焼(や)きのタレを作(つく)った。
I mixed soy sauce, mirin, and sugar to make teriyaki sauce.

Etymology

照(て)り (gloss, shine) + 焼(や)き (grilling). The name refers to the glossy appearance (照(て)り) that the sweet soy glaze gives to the grilled food.

Usage

In Japan, 照(て)り焼(や)き typically refers to fish (especially 鰤(ぶり), yellowtail) or chicken glazed with a soy-based sauce. The term is used internationally to describe the flavor profile more broadly.

Common collocations

  • 照(て)り焼(や)きチキン: teriyaki chicken
  • ブリの照(て)り焼(や)き: teriyaki yellowtail
  • 照(て)り焼(や)きソース: teriyaki sauce
  • 照(て)り焼(や)きバーガー: teriyaki burger

Related Words

Compare: 醤油焼(しょうゆや)き (soy sauce grilling)
Compare: 蒲焼(かばや)き (kabayaki)
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Added 2026.2.12 20:47 · Revised 2026.9.5 21:32
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