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donburi

American  
[dohn-boo-ree, dahn-] / ˈdoʊn bu ri, ˈdɑn- /

noun

  • donburi,
    plural
  • donburis
    plural
  1. Japanese Cooking. a Japanese dish consisting of a large bowl of rice topped with meat, seafood, vegetables, or a combination of these, and finished with a sauce.

  2. the bowl in which such a dish is served.


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There is also tempura, donburi, shabu shabu, udon with tempura and sukiyaki.

From New York Times Sep. 28, 2021

In addition to tonkotsu ramen bowls, the Japanese menu also includes donburi and udon.

From Seattle Times Feb. 20, 2021

Amazon Go’s few employees check drivers’ licenses for alcohol sales, stock shelves or prepare meal kits like a $19.99 salmon donburi plate.

From Washington Post Jan. 22, 2018

“Don” is a short version of donburi in Japanese, which is a rice bowl dish that comes with different toppings.

From The Guardian Sep. 18, 2015

Ivan Ramen Slurp Shop: shio ramen; vegetarian shoyu ramen; roasted garlic mazemen; pork donburi; negi salad.

From New York Times Feb. 11, 2014

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