How do you say "asparagus" in Japanese?

アスパラガス

asuparagasu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "asparagus" is アスパラガス (asuparagasu).

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Pronunciation

アスパラガス is written using katakana. Romanised as asuparagasu, it sounds roughly like "ah-soo-pah-rah-gah-soo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Asuparagasu in katakana directly represents the English vegetable name. Asparagus is a more recent agricultural addition to Japan.

Example sentence

このお店のアスパラガスはとてもおいしいです。

Kono omise no Asuparagasu wa totemo oishii desu.

The asparagus at this shop is very delicious.

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How to remember アスパラガス

Asparagus - asuparagasu. Long green spears. Say the word like each spear standing: 'as-pu-ra-ga-su'.

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Questions about アスパラガス

How do you pronounce アスパラガス?

アスパラガス is romanised as asuparagasu. Say it roughly like "ah-soo-pah-rah-gah-soo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is アスパラガス formal or casual?

アスパラガス is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is アスパラガス written in Japanese?

アスパラガス is written using katakana. Asuparagasu in katakana directly represents the English vegetable name.

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