Japanese dictionary
How to say "tomato" in Japanese
トマトとまと · tomato
"Tomato" in Japanese is トマト (tomato). Cherry tomatoes are ミニトマト.
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Ways to say "tomato" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| トマトとまと · tomato | Tomato. |
| ミニトマトみにとまと · mini tomato | Cherry tomato. |
| ケチャップけちゃっぷ · kechappu | Ketchup. |
How to use it
Japanese pronounces every vowel: to-ma-to.
Tomato juice is popular in Japan and sold in vending machines.
Example sentences
- トマトを三個ください。Tomato o sanko kudasai.Three tomatoes, please.
- サラダにミニトマトを入れました。Sarada ni mini tomato o iremashita.I put cherry tomatoes in the salad.
- トマトジュースを飲みます。Tomato jūsu o nomimasu.I drink tomato juice.
- 家庭菜園でトマトを育てています。Katei saien de tomato o sodatete imasu.I grow tomatoes in my vegetable garden.
- トマトは苦手です。Tomato wa nigate desu.I don't like tomatoes.
- このパスタはトマトソースです。Kono pasuta wa tomato sōsu desu.This pasta has tomato sauce.
Questions
How do you say "cherry tomato" in Japanese?
Say ミニトマト (mini tomato).
How do you count tomatoes in Japanese?
Use 個 (ko): 一個 (ikko), 二個 (niko), 三個 (sanko).
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