A Japanese meatball (often made from ground chicken or fish mixed with egg and seasonings), frequently grilled on a skewer as a type of yakitori.
居酒屋でつくねを塩で注文した。
I ordered tsukune with salt at the izakaya.
母はつくねを作るときに少し山芋を入れる。
My mother adds a little yam when she makes tsukune.
つくねはタレで食べるのが好きだ。
I like to eat tsukune with sauce.