Japanese dictionary
How to say "strawberry" in Japanese
いちごいちご · ichigo
"Strawberry" in Japanese is いちご (ichigo), usually written in hiragana. Strawberry flavor is often ストロベリー.
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Ways to say "strawberry" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| いちごいちご · ichigo | Strawberry. |
| 苺いちご · ichigo | Strawberry (kanji form). |
| ストロベリーすとろべりー · sutoroberī | Strawberry (flavor; in names). |
How to use it
In Japan, strawberries are in season in winter and spring.
Strawberry picking, いちご狩り (ichigogari), is a popular outing.
Example sentences
- いちごが大好きです。Ichigo ga daisuki desu.I love strawberries.
- 週末にいちご狩りに行きました。Shūmatsu ni ichigogari ni ikimashita.I went strawberry picking on the weekend.
- ショートケーキにいちごが乗っています。Shōto kēki ni ichigo ga notte imasu.The shortcake has a strawberry on top.
- ストロベリーのアイスをください。Sutoroberī no aisu o kudasai.Strawberry ice cream, please.
- このいちごはとても甘いです。Kono ichigo wa totemo amai desu.These strawberries are very sweet.
- いちごを一パック買いました。Ichigo o hitopakku kaimashita.I bought a pack of strawberries.
Questions
When are strawberries in season in Japan?
Mainly from December to May, so they are a winter and spring fruit in Japan.
What is いちご狩り?
いちご狩り (ichigogari) is strawberry picking at a farm, often all-you-can-eat for a set time.
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