Japanese dictionary
How to say "egg" in Japanese
卵たまご · tamago
"Egg" in Japanese is 卵 (tamago). When it means egg as food, it is also written 玉子.
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Ways to say "egg" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 卵たまご · tamago | Egg. |
| 生卵なまたまご · namatamago | Raw egg. |
| ゆで卵ゆでたまご · yudetamago | Boiled egg. |
| 目玉焼きめだまやき · medamayaki | Fried egg (sunny-side up). |
How to use it
Raw egg on rice, 卵かけご飯 (tamago kake gohan), is a popular Japanese breakfast.
A fried egg is 目玉焼き (medamayaki), literally "grilled eyeball."
Example sentences
- 朝は卵を二つ食べます。Asa wa tamago o futatsu tabemasu.I eat two eggs in the morning.
- 卵アレルギーがあります。Tamago arerugī ga arimasu.I'm allergic to eggs.
- 目玉焼きとトーストをお願いします。Medamayaki to tōsuto o onegai shimasu.A fried egg and toast, please.
- 日本では生卵を食べることがあります。Nihon de wa namatamago o taberu koto ga arimasu.In Japan, people sometimes eat raw eggs.
- ゆで卵を作りました。Yudetamago o tsukurimashita.I made boiled eggs.
- スーパーで卵を一パック買いました。Sūpā de tamago o hitopakku kaimashita.I bought a pack of eggs at the supermarket.
Questions
Is it safe to eat raw eggs in Japan?
Eggs sold in Japan are produced for raw consumption within the date on the pack, so dishes like 卵かけご飯 are common.
How do you say you're allergic to eggs in Japanese?
Say 卵アレルギーがあります (tamago arerugī ga arimasu).
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