How to say "chocolate" in Japanese
"Chocolate" in Japanese is チョコレート (chokorēto), usually shortened to チョコ (choko).
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Ways to say "chocolate" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| チョコレートちょこれーと · chokorēto | Chocolate. |
| チョコちょこ · choko | Chocolate. Short, everyday form. |
How to use it
On Valentine's Day in Japan, women traditionally give chocolate to men. On White Day, March 14, men return the gift.
Chocolate given to coworkers out of courtesy is called 義理チョコ (giri choko), though the custom has become less common.
Example sentences
- チョコが大好きです。Choko ga daisuki desu.I love chocolate.
- お土産にチョコレートを買いました。O-miyage ni chokorēto o kaimashita.I bought chocolate as a souvenir.
- バレンタインデーにチョコをもらいました。Barentaindē ni choko o moraimashita.I got chocolate on Valentine's Day.
- チョコレートケーキをお願いします。Chokorēto kēki o onegai shimasu.Chocolate cake, please.
- このチョコは甘すぎます。Kono choko wa amasugimasu.This chocolate is too sweet.
- チョコをどうぞ。皆さんで食べてください。Choko o dōzo. Minasan de tabete kudasai.Have some chocolate. Please share it with everyone.
Questions
What is 義理チョコ?
義理チョコ (giri choko) is "obligation chocolate" given to coworkers or acquaintances on Valentine's Day, as opposed to 本命チョコ (honmei choko) for someone special.
What is White Day?
ホワイトデー (White Day), March 14, is when people return gifts to those who gave them chocolate on Valentine's Day.
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