Meaning of the word teriyaki in English

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teriyaki

US /ter.ɪˈjæk.i/
UK /ter.ɪˈjæk.i/
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Noun

1.

a Japanese method of cooking food, especially meat or fish, that is grilled or broiled after being marinated in a sauce of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar

Example:
We had chicken teriyaki for dinner.
The restaurant specializes in teriyaki dishes.
2.

a sauce used in teriyaki cooking, typically made with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar

Example:
She marinated the salmon in teriyaki sauce overnight.
You can buy bottled teriyaki sauce at the supermarket.