also: シチュウ
noun
stew; Japanese cream stew
Refers to Western-style stew, especially the Japanese cream stew (クリームシチュー) made with a white roux. Can also refer to other stewed dishes.
See also: クリームシチュー
寒い日はクリームシチューが食べたくなる。
On cold days, I crave cream stew.
I made beef stew for dinner.
A general term for simmered or stewed dishes, often used in Japanese cuisine, while シチュー typically implies a Western-style stew.
Loanword from English 'stew', adapted into Japanese with the katakana spelling シチュー.