This is the 967th most frequent Japanese word.
天ぷら
Tempura: Japanese dish of battered and deep-fried seafood or vegetables.
Here, 天ぷら is used as the subject of the sentence, referring to the dish itself.
天ぷらを揚げたてで食べるとおいしい。
Freshly fried tempura tastes delicious.
In this sentence, 天ぷら represents the food item that was ordered.
日本のレストランで天ぷらを注文しました。
I ordered tempura at a Japanese restaurant.
Here, 天ぷら is specified to be made from vegetables, showcasing its versatility in culinary contexts.