Translation guide
In Japanese, 'dried meat' is most commonly expressed as 干し肉 (hoshiniku), a general term for meat that has been dried for preservation. Other terms exist for specific types or contexts, such as jerky or traditional preserved meats.
Referring to meat that has been dried, typically for preservation, without specifying the type.
The most common and general term for dried meat. It can refer to any meat that has been dried, such as beef, pork, or chicken.
Dried meat is convenient as a preserved food.
I brought dried meat as portable food for the trip.
A more technical term for dehydrated or dried meat, often used in food processing contexts.
Specifically referring to jerky, a popular snack made from lean meat cut into strips and dried.
The loanword for 'jerky', widely understood in Japan. Often used for beef jerky (ビーフジャーキー).
I love beef jerky.
I bought some jerky at the convenience store.
Can also be used for jerky, but is less specific than ジャーキー. It may refer to homemade or traditional dried meat strips.
Referring to specific traditional Japanese preserved meat products, such as those made from fish or game.
干し肉 is a broad term for any dried meat, while ジャーキー specifically refers to jerky, often seasoned and eaten as a snack. In everyday conversation, ジャーキー is more common for store-bought jerky.
Dried meat is a traditional preserved food.
Jerky is perfect as a snack with drinks.
I made dried meat at home.
This jerky is spicy.
This product uses dried meat.
自家製の干し肉を作ってみた。
I tried making homemade jerky.