Japanese dictionary
How to say "cucumber" in Japanese
きゅうりきゅうり · kyūri
"Cucumber" in Japanese is きゅうり (kyūri), usually written in hiragana.
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Ways to say "cucumber" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| きゅうりきゅうり · kyūri | Cucumber. |
| 胡瓜きゅうり · kyūri | Cucumber. Kanji form, rarely used. |
How to use it
Japanese cucumbers are thinner than many American cucumbers and are often eaten raw or pickled, 漬物 (tsukemono).
Count cucumbers with 本 (hon).
Example sentences
- きゅうりを三本ください。Kyūri o sanbon kudasai.Three cucumbers, please.
- サラダにきゅうりを入れます。Sarada ni kyūri o iremasu.I put cucumber in the salad.
- 夏はきゅうりの漬物がおいしいです。Natsu wa kyūri no tsukemono ga oishii desu.Pickled cucumbers are great in summer.
- お祭りできゅうりの一本漬けを食べました。O-matsuri de kyūri no ipponzuke o tabemashita.I ate a whole pickled cucumber on a stick at a festival.
- きゅうりを薄く切ってください。Kyūri o usuku kitte kudasai.Please slice the cucumber thinly.
- このお寿司にはきゅうりが入っています。Kono o-sushi ni wa kyūri ga haitte imasu.This sushi has cucumber in it.
Questions
What is かっぱ巻き?
かっぱ巻き (kappamaki) is a sushi roll with cucumber. It is named after the kappa, a creature in Japanese folklore said to love cucumbers.
How do you count cucumbers in Japanese?
Use 本 (hon): 一本 (ippon), 二本 (nihon), 三本 (sanbon).
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