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吉牛 (yoshigyuu) Japanese meaning: Yoshinoya gyudon | Kotomora

吉よし牛ぎゅう

Meanings

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Yoshinoya gyudon

product name

Informal abbreviation for gyudon (beef bowl) from the Yoshinoya chain. Used in casual conversation among fans or regulars.

今日きょうの昼ひるは吉よし牛ぎゅうにしよう。
Let's have Yoshinoya gyudon for lunch today.

Kanji

吉good luck, joy, congratulations
牛cow

Related words

吉よし野の家や
The full name of the restaurant chain; 吉牛 is a slangy abbreviation specifically for its gyudon.
牛ぎゅう丼どん
The generic term for gyudon; 吉牛 refers specifically to Yoshinoya's version.

Etymology

Abbreviation of 吉野家 (Yoshinoya) + 牛 (gyu, beef), referring to the chain's signature gyudon.