gyoza

[ gyoh-zuh; Japanese gyaw-zah ]

noun

1. a Japanese dish consisting of dumplings typically filled with ground meat and vegetables and pan-fried, then steamed.

gyoza

/ ɡiːˈəʊzə /

noun

1. a Japanese fried dumpling

Word History and Origins

Origin of gyoza¹

First recorded in 1965–70; from Japanese gyoza, from Chinese dialect (Shandong) giǎoze ( Mandarin jiǎozi ), equivalent to giǎo “stuffed dumpling” + ze “little child” (used as a diminutive suffix)

Word History and Origins

Origin of gyoza¹

Japanese

Example Sentences

And if you are a specialist maker of Japanese dumplings, like the brand Osaka Ohsho, then selling a packet of gyoza with some damaged is a big no-no.

From BBC

Japanese dishes that have become popular in the US, UK and Australia — such as ramen noodles and gyoza dumplings — are a product of the movements of people, foodstuffs and ideas across national borders.

From Salon

There’s also tteokbokki, a traditionally spicy dish of stir-fried rice cakes, gyoza, fried spring rolls, shrimp tempura and Korean street toast.

From Seattle Times

From soup dumplings to gyoza and ravioli: Here’s a guide to Los Angeles’ best dumplings, with many highlighted in video series “The Bucket List: Dumplings.”

From Los Angeles Times

They ate corn dogs and gyoza for starters, then steak and chicken for entrees.

From Reuters