Translation and Meaning of: カレー - kare-

The term 「カレー」 (kare-) refers to curry, a popular dish that is a significant part of the cuisine in many countries, including Japan. The etymology of the word shows its roots in Indian curry, which was introduced to Japan during the 19th century. This dish initially came as a legacy of British presence in India, which adapted curry in various ways, becoming a familiar dish available in many Japanese homes.

The definition of 「カレー」 (kare-) encompasses a wide range of dishes that generally involve a thick and aromatic sauce, often made with spices, vegetables, and meat or tofu. In Japan, curry is often served with rice, making it a practical and comforting meal. Japanese curry is thicker and sweeter than its Indian counterparts, reflecting the adaptation of local ingredients and methods.

Origin and Influences of 「カレー」 (kare-)

The spread of curry in Japan began during the Meiji Restoration when the country started to open up to the West. The dish was soon incorporated into the Japanese diet and became a popular school food. The Japanese version is often simplified and adapted with a less spicy touch, making it suitable for the Japanese palate.

• The British influence was fundamental for the introduction of curry in Japan.
• Japanese curry can include ingredients such as potatoes, carrots, and onions.
• It is common to find vegetarian and vegan variations of 「カレー」 (kare-).
• The dish is popular in restaurants and at home, providing a homemade touch.

Moreover, curry has become so popular that various variations and styles have emerged over time, such as 「カレーライス」 (kare-raisu), which is curry served with rice, and 「カレーパン」 (kare-pan), a bread filled with curry. These variations reflect the adaptability and culinary creativity surrounding the dish, making 「カレー」 (kare-) a true cultural delicacy that continues to evolve and delight palates around the world.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• カリー (Karī) - Curry (termo geral para curry)
• カリ (Kari) - Pode referir-se a curry forte ou curry rápido.
• カレ (Kare) - Curry, muitas vezes refere-se a um tipo ou sabor específico.
• カレイ (Karei) - Peixe plano (não relacionado diretamente ao curry)
• カレーライス (Karē Raisu) - Curry rice (um prato que consiste em curry servido com arroz)

カレー

Romaji: kare-
Kana: カレー
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: Curry (Abbr. For curry and rice)

Meaning in English: curry (abbr. for curry and rice)

Definition: A dish made with spicy roux.

Example Sentences - (カレー) kare-

See below some example sentences:

私の車はガレージにあります。

Watashi no kuruma wa gareji ni arimasu

My car is in the garage.

My car is in the garage.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I" or "mine"
• の (no) - possessive particle that indicates possession or relationship between two nouns
• 車 (kuruma) - noun that means "car" or "vehicle"
• は (wa) - Thematic particle indicating the topic of the sentence, in this case "my car"
• ガレージ (garēji) - noun meaning "garage"
• に (ni) - destination particle indicating where something is located, in this case "in the garage"
• あります (arimasu) - verb meaning "to be present" or "to exist", in this case "my car is in the garage"

カレーはとても美味しいです。

Karee wa totemo oishii desu

The curry is very delicious.

Curry is very delicious.

• カレー (karē) - curry
• は (wa) - partícula que indica o tópico da frase
• とても (totemo) - muito, extremamente
• 美味しい (oishii) - delicioso, saboroso
• です (desu) - polite copula, similar to "is" or "am" in English