ステーキ

• Reading: ステーキ
• Romaji: suteeki
• Pronunciation: /sɯ.teː.ki/

Meaning

Steak. A thick cut of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying.

A loanword from English 'steak.' In Japan, steak is often associated with premium dining, especially when referring to wagyu beef. Common expressions include ステーキを焼く (to cook steak) and レアで (rare, as a doneness level).

Examples

1. 誕生日にステーキを食べに行きました。 I went out for steak on my birthday.
2. このレストランはステーキがおいしいです。 This restaurant has great steak.
3. ステーキの焼き加減はミディアムでお願いします。 I'd like my steak medium, please.

Usage Guide

Context: restaurants, food, celebrations

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'steak,' which ultimately derives from Old Norse 'steik' meaning to roast on a stick. Entered Japanese vocabulary with the spread of Western cuisine in the Meiji era.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal