Japanese dictionary
How to say "salad" in Japanese
サラダさらだ · sarada
"Salad" in Japanese is サラダ (sarada). Salad dressing is ドレッシング (doresshingu).
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Ways to say "salad" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| サラダさらだ · sarada | Salad. |
| ドレッシングどれっしんぐ · doresshingu | Dressing. |
How to use it
Popular dressings in Japan include ごまドレッシング (sesame) and 和風ドレッシング (Japanese-style, soy-based).
Potato salad, ポテトサラダ, is a common side dish and izakaya menu item.
Example sentences
- サラダをください。Sarada o kudasai.A salad, please.
- ドレッシングはごまと和風があります。Doresshingu wa goma to wafū ga arimasu.We have sesame and Japanese-style dressing.
- ランチにサラダが付いています。Ranchi ni sarada ga tsuite imasu.The lunch comes with a salad.
- ポテトサラダを作りました。Poteto sarada o tsukurimashita.I made potato salad.
- 毎日サラダを食べるようにしています。Mainichi sarada o taberu yō ni shite imasu.I try to eat salad every day.
- ドレッシングは別にしてください。Doresshingu wa betsu ni shite kudasai.Dressing on the side, please.
Questions
How do you ask for dressing on the side in Japanese?
Say ドレッシングは別にしてください (doresshingu wa betsu ni shite kudasai).
What is 和風ドレッシング?
和風ドレッシング (wafū doresshingu) is a Japanese-style salad dressing, usually made with soy sauce and vinegar.
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