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Explore Tonkatsu through 6 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Tonkatsu in a sentence

Tonkatsu meaning

A popular Japanese dish consisting of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet served in bite-sized pieces and often accompanied by shredded cabbage and miso soup.

Using Tonkatsu

  • The main meaning on this page is: A popular Japanese dish consisting of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet served in bite-sized pieces and often accompanied by shredded cabbage and miso soup.
  • In the example corpus, tonkatsu often appears in combinations such as: tonkatsu sauce.

Context around Tonkatsu

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 20.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 3 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 6 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

signature 1× cutlet 1× sauce 1×

Often after:

sauce 4× fried 1×

Sentence patterns with Tonkatsu

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a signature tonkatsu sauce depending 1× condiment for tonkatsu fried breaded 1× instead of tonkatsu sauce 1× known as tonkatsu sauce and 1× pork cutlet tonkatsu this is 1× with the tonkatsu the silken 1× worcestershire sauce tonkatsu sauce is 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a thicker variety 1× in australia the 1× it may also 1× sometimes the curry 1× unlike worcestershire sauce 1×

Common sentence endings:

breaded pork cutlets 1× called katsu curry 1× is completely vegetarian 1× noodles and corn 1× of tonkatsu sauce 1× re ordering it 1×

Words around Tonkatsu

Just before it in the word index:

tonka 13 tonk 38 tonje 5 tonj 7 tonix 4 tonite 4

Just after it in the word index:

tonkawa 2 tonked 2 tonkin 33 tonkolili 3 tonkotsu 12 tonks 24

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaas 8 aacc 8 aacs 8 aafes 8 aankh 8 aapp 8

Corpus analysis for Tonkatsu

  • In this selection, "tonkatsu" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 20.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, signature, cutlet, sauce, sauce and fried stand out and add context to how "tonkatsu" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a signature tonkatsu sauce depending and condiment for tonkatsu fried breaded. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "tonkatsu" sits close to words such as aaas, aacc and aacs, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with tonkatsu

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Unlike Worcestershire sauce, tonkatsu sauce is completely vegetarian. (8 words)

It may also be served with ponzu and grated daikon instead of tonkatsu sauce. (14 words)

Sometimes the curry-rice is topped with breaded pork cutlet ( tonkatsu ); this is called "Katsu-curry". (16 words)

Longer example sentences

In Australia, the sandwich is often served in restaurants and bars with the meat hot and generous amounts of dressed shredded cabbage along with a signature tonkatsu sauce, depending on where you’re ordering it. (35 words)

A thicker variety of the sauce is commonly known as tonkatsu sauce and most often used as a condiment for tonkatsu (fried, breaded pork cutlets). (25 words)

As with the tonkatsu, the silken pork belly melts on the tongue, while the dish derives its texture from the al dente noodles and corn. (25 words)

Example sentences (6)

A thicker variety of the sauce is commonly known as tonkatsu sauce and most often used as a condiment for tonkatsu (fried, breaded pork cutlets).

In Australia, the sandwich is often served in restaurants and bars with the meat hot and generous amounts of dressed shredded cabbage along with a signature tonkatsu sauce, depending on where you’re ordering it.

As with the tonkatsu, the silken pork belly melts on the tongue, while the dish derives its texture from the al dente noodles and corn.

It may also be served with ponzu and grated daikon instead of tonkatsu sauce.

Sometimes the curry-rice is topped with breaded pork cutlet ( tonkatsu ); this is called "Katsu-curry".

Unlike Worcestershire sauce, tonkatsu sauce is completely vegetarian.

Common combinations with tonkatsu

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "tonkatsu" in a sentence?
An example: "A thicker variety of the sauce is commonly known as tonkatsu sauce and most often used as a condiment for tonkatsu (fried, breaded pork cutlets)." This page contains 6 example sentences with the word "tonkatsu" from authentic English texts.
What does "tonkatsu" mean?
Tonkatsu means: A popular Japanese dish consisting of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet served in bite-sized pieces and often accompanied by shredded cabbage and miso soup.
How many example sentences with "tonkatsu" are there?
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