Japanese dictionary
How to say "burger" in Japanese
ハンバーガーはんばーがー · hanbāgā
A "burger" in Japanese is ハンバーガー (hanbāgā). Be careful: ハンバーグ (hanbāgu) is a hamburger steak served on a plate without a bun.
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Ways to say "burger" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ハンバーガーはんばーがー · hanbāgā | Hamburger; burger. |
| バーガーばーがー · bāgā | Burger (in menu names). |
| ハンバーグはんばーぐ · hanbāgu | Hamburg steak (no bun). |
How to use it
Menu names often shorten it: チーズバーガー (cheeseburger), てりやきバーガー (teriyaki burger).
A set with fries and a drink is セット (setto).
Example sentences
- ハンバーガーを一つください。Hanbāgā o hitotsu kudasai.One hamburger, please.
- チーズバーガーのセットをお願いします。Chīzubāgā no setto o onegai shimasu.The cheeseburger meal, please.
- お昼はハンバーガーにしましょう。O-hiru wa hanbāgā ni shimashō.Let's have burgers for lunch.
- 母のハンバーグはおいしいです。Haha no hanbāgu wa oishii desu.My mother's hamburg steak is delicious.
- テイクアウトでお願いします。Teikuauto de onegai shimasu.To go, please.
- このバーガーは大きいですね。Kono bāgā wa ōkii desu ne.This burger is big, isn't it?
Questions
What is the difference between ハンバーガー and ハンバーグ?
ハンバーガー (hanbāgā) is a burger in a bun. ハンバーグ (hanbāgu) is a hamburg steak served on a plate, a popular Japanese home and restaurant dish.
How do you say "to go" at a burger shop?
Say テイクアウトで (teikuauto de) or 持ち帰りで (mochikaeri de).
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