生卵

なまたまご
Alternative writings: 生玉子, 生たまご
Frequency:
1

a raw egg (not cooked). Used in dishes where the egg is eaten uncooked; care is needed regarding freshness and hygiene.

Noun

Examples

朝はご飯に生卵をかけて食べることが多い。

In the mornings I often eat rice topped with a raw egg.

料理に生卵を使うときは、新鮮なものを選ぶべきだ。

When using raw eggs in cooking, you should choose fresh ones.

生卵をそのまま食べるのは好きじゃない人もいる。

Some people don't like to eat raw eggs as they are.