Japanese dictionary
How to say "hamburger" in Japanese
ハンバーガーはんばーがー · hanbāgā
A "hamburger" in a bun is ハンバーガー (hanbāgā). Be careful: ハンバーグ (hanbāgu) is a hamburg steak served on a plate.
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Ways to say "hamburger" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ハンバーガーはんばーがー · hanbāgā | Hamburger (in a bun). |
| ハンバーグはんばーぐ · hanbāgu | Hamburg steak (no bun). |
How to use it
ハンバーグ is a very popular home and restaurant dish in Japan, often served with rice and sauce.
Burger shops call their meal sets セット (setto).
Example sentences
- ハンバーガーとポテトをください。Hanbāgā to poteto o kudasai.A hamburger and fries, please.
- 子どもはハンバーグが大好きです。Kodomo wa hanbāgu ga daisuki desu.My kids love hamburg steak.
- お昼はハンバーガーにしましょう。O-hiru wa hanbāgā ni shimashō.Let's have hamburgers for lunch.
- ハンバーグ定食をお願いします。Hanbāgu teishoku o onegai shimasu.The hamburg steak set meal, please.
- このハンバーガーは大きいですね。Kono hanbāgā wa ōkii desu ne.This hamburger is big.
- セットのドリンクはコーヒーにします。Setto no dorinku wa kōhī ni shimasu.I'll have coffee as the drink with my set.
Questions
What is ハンバーグ?
ハンバーグ (hanbāgu) is a hamburg steak: a seasoned ground meat patty served on a plate, often with demi-glace sauce and rice.
What is 定食?
定食 (teishoku) is a set meal with a main dish, rice, miso soup and small sides.
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