How to Say ‘Garlic sauce’ in Japanese
ガーリックソースが
がーりっくそーすが
💬 Usage Tip: Garlic sauce in Japanese is written in Katakana [ガーリックソース] indicating foreign origin.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Garlic is not traditional in Japanese cuisine, but it has become popular with modern foods.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ガーリックガーリック
[gaarikku]
garlic
A flavoring ingredient with a pungent taste.
ガーリックが効いてるソースです。
The sauce has a strong garlic flavor.
ソースソース
[soosu]
sauce
A liquid topping used for enhancing food flavor.
パスタ用のソース。
Sauce for pasta.
がが
[ga]
(subject marker)
Marks the subject of a sentence.
ソースが美味しいです。
The sauce is delicious.
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