How to Say ‘Curry’ in Japanese
カレー
かれー
💬 Usage Tip: [カレー] is Japanese-style curry (often thicker, served with rice). Example: [カレーが すきです].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese curry is a popular home-cooked comfort food. Many families have their own “secret” ingredients, so it’s fun to ask [かくしあじは なんですか].
Word-by-Word Breakdown
カレーかれー
[karee]
curry
Loanword for curry (often Japanese-style curry rice). Useful vocabulary when talking about cooking as a hobby or favorite food.
私はカレーをよくつくります。
I often make curry.
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