リブ

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Meanings

1

rib (cut of meat)

Refers specifically to a cut of meat, such as beef or pork rib. Common in cooking and restaurant contexts.

今こん夜やはリブステーキを焼やくつもりだ。
I plan to grill rib steak tonight.

2

rib (architecture)

Architectural term for a rib-like structural element, such as in vaulted ceilings or Gothic arches.

ゴシック建けん築ちくの天てん井じょうには、リブが特とく徴ちょう的てきに使つかわれている。
Ribs are characteristically used in the ceilings of Gothic architecture.

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Usage patterns

リブを焼やくto grill/roast rib meat
週しゅう末まつに牛ぎゅうのリブを焼やいてパーティーをした。
We grilled beef ribs and had a party over the weekend.
〈場ば所しょ〉にリブを入いれるto add structural ribs to (a ceiling, wall, etc.)
天てん井じょうにリブを入いれて強きょう度どを高たかめた。
They added ribs to the ceiling to increase its strength.