also: かたばら
noun
Specifically refers to the beef brisket cut, often used in Japanese yakiniku or Western-style barbecue. The term is a loanword adaptation from English 'brisket' combined with 肩 (shoulder).
See also: ブリスケット
焼肉屋で肩バラを注文した。
I ordered brisket at the yakiniku restaurant.
肩バラは長時間煮込むと柔らかくなる。
Brisket becomes tender when simmered for a long time.
Compound of 肩 (かた, 'shoulder') and バラ, a clipping of English 'brisket'. The term likely arose in Japanese culinary circles to specify the shoulder brisket cut.