Tang dynasty

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 唐 denotes the Tang dynasty; its on-reading is とう and its kun-reading is から.
• Basic usage: 唐揚げ, read からあげ, is a fried dish; 鶏の唐揚げ is karaage made with chicken.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• An abrupt question or development
  • 唐突, read とうとつ, describes something abrupt or unexpected in context.
  • 唐突な質問 means an abrupt question. It can also describe a story ending too abruptly.