Japanese dictionary
How to say "ham" in Japanese
ハムはむ · hamu
"Ham" in Japanese is ハム (hamu). Japanese ham is usually thinly sliced and sold in small packs.
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Ways to say "ham" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ハムはむ · hamu | Ham. |
| ハムサンドはむさんど · hamu sando | Ham sandwich. |
How to use it
A ham sandwich is ハムサンド (hamu sando), short for ハムサンドイッチ.
Boxed ham sets are a traditional year-end gift, お歳暮 (oseibo).
Example sentences
- ハムとチーズのサンドイッチをください。Hamu to chīzu no sandoitchi o kudasai.A ham and cheese sandwich, please.
- 朝ご飯にハムエッグを作りました。Asagohan ni hamu eggu o tsukurimashita.I made ham and eggs for breakfast.
- スーパーでハムを買いました。Sūpā de hamu o kaimashita.I bought ham at the supermarket.
- お歳暮にハムをいただきました。Oseibo ni hamu o itadakimashita.We received ham as a year-end gift.
- コンビニのハムサンドはおいしいです。Konbini no hamu sando wa oishii desu.The ham sandwiches at convenience stores are good.
- ハムは食べられません。Hamu wa taberaremasen.I can't eat ham.
Questions
What is お歳暮?
お歳暮 (oseibo) is a year-end gift sent to people who helped you during the year, such as clients or relatives. Ham, beer and sweets are common choices.
How do you say you don't eat pork in Japanese?
Say 豚肉は食べられません (butaniku wa taberaremasen). Ham and bacon are made from pork.
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