中華

This is the 629th most frequent Japanese word.


中華

"Chinese" or "Chinese cuisine."


Here, '中華' (Chūka) is used as a modifier to '料理' (cuisine), meaning 'Chinese cuisine'.

私は中華料理が大好きです。

I love Chinese cuisine.


'中華街' (Chūkagai) combines '中華' (Chinese) and '街' (street or district) to refer to 'Chinatown'.

中華街を歩いてみましょう。

Let's take a walk in Chinatown.


'中華風味' (Chūka fūmi) uses '中華' (Chinese) to describe a characteristic or style, '風味' (flavor) in this case.

このラーメンは中華風味でとても美味しいです。

This ramen has a Chinese flavor and is very delicious.