Japanese dictionary
How to say "sausage" in Japanese
ソーセージそーせーじ · sōsēji
"Sausage" in Japanese is ソーセージ (sōsēji). Small sausages common in Japan are called ウインナー (uinnā).
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Ways to say "sausage" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ソーセージそーせーじ · sōsēji | Sausage. |
| ウインナーういんなー · uinnā | Small sausage (wiener). |
How to use it
Octopus-shaped sausages, たこさんウインナー, are a classic bento item for kids.
A grilled sausage on a stick at festivals is フランクフルト.
Example sentences
- 朝ご飯にソーセージを焼きました。Asagohan ni sōsēji o yakimashita.I cooked sausages for breakfast.
- お弁当にウインナーを入れました。O-bentō ni uinnā o iremashita.I put small sausages in the lunch box.
- ドイツのソーセージはおいしいです。Doitsu no sōsēji wa oishii desu.German sausages are delicious.
- 子どもはたこさんウインナーが好きです。Kodomo wa takosan uinnā ga suki desu.Kids love octopus-shaped sausages.
- ビールとソーセージを注文しました。Bīru to sōsēji o chūmon shimashita.I ordered beer and sausages.
- ソーセージは豚肉ですか。Sōsēji wa butaniku desu ka.Is the sausage made of pork?
Questions
What is the difference between ソーセージ and ウインナー?
ソーセージ (sōsēji) is sausage in general. ウインナー (uinnā) usually means small, thin sausages, common in Japanese homes.
What is たこさんウインナー?
たこさんウインナー is a small sausage cut to look like an octopus, a classic in kids' bento.
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