Translated directly, u003cemu003eyaki u003c/emu003emeans grilled, and u003cemu003etori u003c/emu003emeans bird, or chicken in this case. So, calling something that isn't chicken yakitori isn't really correct, although I see it on menus and I think the intended meaning in that case is u0022grilled stuff with soy based sauce.u0022 Which, you know, is fine.