Japanese dictionary
How to say "pineapple" in Japanese
パイナップルぱいなっぷる · painappuru
"Pineapple" in Japanese is パイナップル (painappuru), often shortened to パイン (pain) on labels.
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Ways to say "pineapple" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| パイナップルぱいなっぷる · painappuru | Pineapple. |
| パインぱいん · pain | Pineapple (short form). |
How to use it
Okinawa is known for growing pineapples.
Canned pineapple is パイン缶 (pain kan).
Example sentences
- 沖縄でパイナップルを食べました。Okinawa de painappuru o tabemashita.I ate pineapple in Okinawa.
- パイナップルジュースをください。Painappuru jūsu o kudasai.Pineapple juice, please.
- このピザにはパインが乗っています。Kono piza ni wa pain ga notte imasu.This pizza has pineapple on it.
- パイナップルを切ってください。Painappuru o kitte kudasai.Please cut the pineapple.
- 朝ご飯にパイナップルとヨーグルトを食べます。Asagohan ni painappuru to yōguruto o tabemasu.I have pineapple and yogurt for breakfast.
- このパイナップルは甘いです。Kono painappuru wa amai desu.This pineapple is sweet.
Questions
What does パイン mean?
パイン (pain) is short for パイナップル, pineapple. You'll see it on juice and candy labels.
Where are pineapples grown in Japan?
Pineapples are grown mainly in Okinawa.
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