ラムramu

1. nounlamb
2. noun, foodlamb (meat)

• Synonym子羊こひつじNeutralThe everyday word for a young lamb. It points to the animal itself, whereas 「ラム」 usually refers to the meat.
• Synonym子ヒツジNeutralSame meaning as 「子羊」, but spelled with 「ヒツジ」 in katakana; this form is mostly seen in biological labels.
• Related子羊肉NeutralA descriptive term for the meat of a young lamb; on menus 「ラム」 is the usual word.

The loanword 「ラム」 usually means lamb meat, as in 「ラムチョップ」, and can also mean rum or RAM. For a live lamb say 「子羊」; for the meat of an adult sheep, 「マトン」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 子羊こひつじ。
2. （特とくに生後せいご1年ねん未満みまんの）子羊こひつじの肉にく。