Japanese · Food & Drink
卵
tamago
Egg
Beginnernoun
Definition
Refers to an egg, especially a chicken egg used in cooking. Eggs are used extensively in Japanese cuisine, from ramen to rice dishes.
Example
卵かけご飯が朝ご飯の定番です。
Rice with raw egg is a standard breakfast.
Etymology
The word 卵 (tamago) has its roots in Old Japanese, with the character 卵 directly translating to 'egg.' It has been a fundamental part of Japanese cuisine since ancient times.
How & Where It’s Used
卵 (tamago) is used in both formal and informal settings. It appears frequently in culinary texts, restaurant menus, and home cooking discussions across Japan.