Translation guide
The English word "tripe" has two main meanings: the edible stomach lining of an animal (a food), and something that is nonsense or worthless. This guide covers both.
Referring to the culinary ingredient made from the stomach of a cow or other animal.
Specifically refers to honeycomb tripe (the second stomach of a cow). This is the most common type of tripe in Japanese cuisine.
Describing something as foolish, untrue, or of extremely poor quality.
The Japanese words for tripe as food (ハチノス, ミノ, etc.) are never used to mean 'nonsense'. Using them that way would be completely misunderstood. Always use words like でたらめ or たわごと for the figurative meaning.
In Japanese cuisine, different stomach parts have specific names. If you're unsure, you can use the general term モツ (offal) or ホルモン (often used for grilled offal), but these include intestines and other organs, not just tripe.
ハチノスはモツ鍋によく使われる。
Honeycomb tripe is often used in motsunabe (offal hot pot).
Refers to the first stomach (rumen), also called smooth tripe or blanket tripe. Common in yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurants.
焼肉でミノを注文した。
I ordered tripe at the yakiniku restaurant.
Refers to the third stomach (omasum), also called leaf tripe or book tripe. Often served raw as sashimi or boiled.
センマイ刺しはコリコリした食感だ。
Senmai sashimi has a crunchy texture.
Refers to the fourth stomach (abomasum), also called reed tripe. Less common but sometimes found in offal dishes.
ギアラはあまり見かけない部位だ。
Giarra is a cut you don't see very often.
Loanword from Italian 'trippa', used in the context of Italian cuisine (e.g., trippa alla romana).
イタリア料理店でトリッパのトマト煮込みを食べた。
I ate tripe stewed in tomato sauce at an Italian restaurant.
Means nonsense, rubbish, or absurdity. Can be used for talk or actions that are completely random or untrue.
彼の言っていることはでたらめだ。
What he's saying is tripe.
Literally 'nonsense talk', a strong word for foolish or worthless speech. Often used dismissively.
そんなたわごとに耳を貸すな。
Don't listen to such tripe.
Means 'silly/stupid thing' or 'nonsense'. A common, less harsh way to dismiss something as worthless.
彼の話はいつもくだらないことばかりだ。
His stories are always just tripe.
Loanword meaning nonsense. Often used in a slightly more formal or literary context, or for absurd humor.
その記事は全くのナンセンスだ。
That article is complete tripe.
Means 'poor work' or 'rubbish' specifically for creative works (books, movies, etc.). Equivalent to calling something 'tripe' as a review.
あの映画は駄作だった。
That movie was tripe.