Meaning

Primary

Deep-Fried

Word Type

suffix, prefix, noun

Explanation

Remember how 揚げる means "to deep fry"? This is the prefix or suffix version of that word, making it deep-fried...

Note that 揚げ can sometimes be used as a standalone word, in which case it usually refers to deep-fried tofu.

Reading

あげ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading comes from 揚げる as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • お揚げ

    deep-fried tofu

    油揚げ

    deep-fried tofu

    素揚げ

    deep-fried (without batter)

    から揚げ

    fried chicken, karaage

Context Sentences

揚げドーナツ、揚げバナナ、揚げギョーザ…。とにかく揚げ物が大好きなんです。

Fried donuts, fried bananas, fried dumplings… I just love deep-fried food.

本日のおまかせコースのメイン料理は「揚げ魚の甘酢あんかけ」です。

Today's main dish in the omakase course is "fried fish with sweet vinegar ankake sauce."

どんな食べ物でも、彼女の手にかかれば、美しく美味しい金色の揚げ物になりますよ。

When she cooks, any food turns into beautiful, delicious, golden deep-fried food.

Kanji Composition