Japanese dictionary
How to say "peach" in Japanese
桃もも · momo
"Peach" in Japanese is 桃 (momo). Peach flavor on drinks and sweets is often ピーチ (pīchi).
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Ways to say "peach" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 桃もも · momo | Peach. |
| ピーチぴーち · pīchi | Peach (flavor; in names). |
How to use it
Japanese peaches are large, soft and sweet, and Yamanashi and Fukushima are famous for them.
The folk tale hero 桃太郎 (Momotarō) was born from a peach.
Example sentences
- 夏は桃がおいしいです。Natsu wa momo ga oishii desu.Peaches are delicious in summer.
- お土産に桃をいただきました。O-miyage ni momo o itadakimashita.We received peaches as a gift.
- ピーチ味のゼリーを買いました。Pīchi aji no zerī o kaimashita.I bought a peach-flavored jelly.
- 桃太郎の話を知っていますか。Momotarō no hanashi o shitte imasu ka.Do you know the story of Momotaro?
- この桃はとても甘いです。Kono momo wa totemo amai desu.This peach is very sweet.
- 山梨で桃狩りをしました。Yamanashi de momogari o shimashita.I went peach picking in Yamanashi.
Questions
Who is 桃太郎?
桃太郎 (Momotarō), "Peach Boy," is a famous Japanese folk tale hero who was born from a peach and fought ogres.
When are peaches in season in Japan?
Peaches are in season from about July to August.
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