No. 2,530 in Japanese
和牛
Japanese beef from domestically raised cattle.
In a sentence
このレストランでは和牛を使った料理が人気です。
Dishes made using wagyu beef are popular at this restaurant.
Here, 和牛 (wagyu beef) is used to describe the type of beef used in the dishes, emphasizing its high quality and origin.
和牛は日本の特産品でもあります。
Wagyu beef is also a specialty product of Japan.
In this sentence, 和牛 (wagyu beef) refers to a commodity representative of Japanese excellence and culinary significance.
昨日、初めて和牛ステーキを食べました。
Yesterday, I tried wagyu steak for the first time.
This usage illustrates 和牛 as a culinary ingredient or dish enjoyed in a specific context.
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