たこ焼き

This is the 1341st most frequent Japanese word.

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たこ焼き

A Japanese snack of grilled batter balls filled with octopus, tempura, ginger, and green onion.


Here, 'たこ焼き' (Takoyaki) is used as the subject of the sentence, indicating that it is a notable feature or speciality.

たこ焼きは大阪の名物です。

Takoyaki is a specialty of Osaka.


Here, 'たこ焼き' (Takoyaki) is the direct object of the verb '作りました' (made), specifying what was made.

友達と一緒にたこ焼きを作りました。

I made takoyaki with my friends.


In this sentence, 'たこ焼き' (Takoyaki) is again the object, but now it is part of a question about the action of eating it.

たこ焼きを食べたことがありますか?

Have you ever eaten takoyaki?