Japanese dictionary
How to say "banana" in Japanese
バナナばなな · banana
"Banana" in Japanese is バナナ (banana), written in katakana. Bananas are usually sold in bunches, 一房 (hitofusa).
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Ways to say "banana" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| バナナばなな · banana | Banana. |
How to use it
Count bananas with 本 (hon), the counter for long, thin things: バナナ一本 (banana ippon).
Bananas are a popular quick breakfast in Japan and are sold at most convenience stores.
Example sentences
- 朝はバナナを一本食べます。Asa wa banana o ippon tabemasu.I eat a banana in the morning.
- コンビニでバナナを買いました。Konbini de banana o kaimashita.I bought a banana at the convenience store.
- バナナを一房ください。Banana o hitofusa kudasai.One bunch of bananas, please.
- このバナナはまだ青いです。Kono banana wa mada aoi desu.This banana is still green.
- バナナジュースをお願いします。Banana jūsu o onegai shimasu.A banana smoothie, please.
- バナナは体にいいです。Banana wa karada ni ii desu.Bananas are good for you.
Questions
How do you count bananas in Japanese?
Use 本 (hon) for single bananas: 一本 (ippon), 二本 (nihon), 三本 (sanbon). A bunch is 一房 (hitofusa).
Why is a green banana 青い?
Japanese often uses 青い (aoi, blue) for things that are green and unripe.
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