Japanese dictionary
How to say "sugar" in Japanese
砂糖さとう · satō
"Sugar" in Japanese is 砂糖 (satō). Sugar content, as on nutrition labels, is 糖分 (tōbun).
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Ways to say "sugar" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 砂糖さとう · satō | Sugar. |
| 糖分とうぶん · tōbun | Sugar content. |
| シュガーしゅがー · shugā | Sugar (in names; coffee packets). |
How to use it
"No sugar" is 砂糖なし (satō nashi), and "sugar-free" drinks say 無糖 (mutō).
"Milk and sugar?" is ミルクと砂糖はお使いですか.
Example sentences
- 砂糖は入れますか。Satō wa iremasu ka.Do you take sugar?
- コーヒーは砂糖なしでお願いします。Kōhī wa satō nashi de onegai shimasu.Coffee with no sugar, please.
- 無糖のお茶を買いました。Mutō no ocha o kaimashita.I bought unsweetened tea.
- 糖分を控えています。Tōbun o hikaete imasu.I'm cutting back on sugar.
- 砂糖を少し入れてください。Satō o sukoshi irete kudasai.Please add a little sugar.
- このケーキは砂糖が少なめです。Kono kēki wa satō ga sukuname desu.This cake has less sugar.
Questions
What does 無糖 mean on a drink?
無糖 (mutō) means unsweetened or sugar-free. Most bottled green tea in Japan is 無糖.
How do you say "no sugar" in Japanese?
Say 砂糖なし (satō nashi): 砂糖なしでお願いします.
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