No. 4,017 in Japanese
トリキ
"トリキ" is a casual abbreviation for "鳥貴族" (Torikizoku), a popular Japanese chain of yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) restaurants.
In a sentence
昨日、友達とトリキで焼き鳥を食べました。
Yesterday, I ate yakitori with my friend at Toriki.
In this context, 'トリキ' is being used as an abbreviation or nickname for a specific yakitori restaurant chain commonly known in Japan.
トリキの看板が見えたら、すぐ右折してください。
If you see the Toriki signboard, please turn right immediately.
Here, 'トリキ' refers to the proper name of a business or establishment, indicating it serves as a landmark.
彼はトリキについての感想をブログに書いていました。
He wrote his impressions about Toriki on his blog.
In this sentence, 'トリキ' relates to the establishment being discussed, used as a topic in the written opinions.
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