とんかつ

とんかつ
noun
tonkatsu; breaded pork cutlet
1. tonkatsu; deep-fried breaded pork cutlet
A deep-fried, panko-breaded pork cutlet, usually served with shredded cabbage, rice, and a thick sauce.
昼(ひる)ごはんにとんかつを食(た)べた。
I had tonkatsu for lunch.
とんかつにソースをたっぷりかけた。
I poured plenty of sauce over the tonkatsu.
この店(みせ)のとんかつは衣(ころも)がサクサクで肉(にく)が柔(やわ)らかい。
This restaurant's tonkatsu has a crispy coating and tender meat.

A deep-fried, panko-breaded pork cutlet (豚(ぶた) 'pork' + カツ from English "cutlet"). A staple of casual Japanese dining, usually served with shredded cabbage, rice, and a thick sauce.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • とんかつを揚(あ)げる: to deep-fry tonkatsu
  • とんかつ定食(ていしょく): tonkatsu set meal
  • ロースとんかつ: loin cutlet

RELATED DISHES:

  • カツ丼(どん): tonkatsu served over rice in a bowl
  • カツカレー: tonkatsu with curry
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