シチュー
shichū[ɕi̥t͡ɕɨː]
The English word stew is translated into Japanese as シチュー (shichū).
シチュー is used to refer to the dish. It is very common to combine this word with the name of a meat to specify the type of stew, such as ビーフシチュー (beef stew).
Meaning: dish (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
shichū
Did you know?
- In Japan, シチュー usually refers to a thick, creamy white stew rather than the brown, tomato-based variety common in the West.
- If you were looking for a traditional Japanese version of a slow-cooked meat dish, you would likely look for words like 煮込み (nikomi) instead of シチュー.
- Many Japanese households use a roux block, a pre-cooked mixture of fat and flour, to ensure the シチュー reaches a specific professional consistency.
Examples in context
- 私はシチューを作り始めた。I started to make stew.This sentence shows the act of starting to make シチュー.Tatoeba #160640 by bunbuku, translation #253880 by CK
- トムはシチューを作ってます。Tom is making stew.This sentence describes the ongoing action of making シチュー.Tatoeba #9392413 by small_snow, translation #9392397 by CK
- ビーフシチューはいかがですか。How do you like your beef stew?This sentence is useful for offering someone シチュー specifically of the beef variety.Tatoeba #197672 by bunbuku, translation #34858 by CK
- この鍋は本当に美味しいです。This stew is really delicious.
- 彼女は鍋を作るのが上手ですね。She is good at making stews, isn't she?
- 鍋は寒い季節にぴったりですね。Stews are perfect for the cold season, aren't they?
- 今日、煮込み料理を作ります。Today, I'm going to make stew.
- 煮込み料理は時間がかかるけど、価値があるよ。Stews take time to cook, but they are worth it.
- 関西では、もつ鍋が有名です。Offal stew is famous in the Kansai region.
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Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to eat for dinner at home.
- 結衣 Yui今日の夕食はシチューにしようか？Kyou no yuushoku wa shichuu ni shiyou ka?Shall we have stew for dinner today?
- 大翔 Hirotoいいよ、温かいシチューが食べたいな。Ii yo, atatakai shichuu ga tabetai na.Sounds good, I want to eat some warm stew.
- 結衣 Yuiじゃあ、大翔君が材料を買ってきてくれる？Jaa, Hiroto-kun ga zairyou o katte kite kureru?Then, Hiroto, can you go buy the ingredients?
- 大翔 Hirotoわかった、すぐに行ってくるよ。Wakatta, sugu ni itte kuru yo.Okay, I will go right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stew” translations and entries シチュー, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
