Meaning of the word yakitori in English

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yakitori

US /ˌjɑː.kəˈtɔːr.i/
UK /ˌjæk.ɪˈtɔː.ri/
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Noun

a Japanese dish of bite-sized pieces of chicken (or sometimes other meats or vegetables) grilled on a skewer, often seasoned with a savory-sweet sauce or salt.

Example:
We ordered a variety of yakitori, including chicken thigh and leek.
The restaurant specializes in authentic Japanese yakitori.