How do you say "avocado" in Japanese?

アボカド

abokado

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "avocado" is アボカド (abokado).

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Pronunciation

アボカド is written using katakana. Romanised as abokado, it sounds roughly like "ah-boh-kah-doh" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Abokado in katakana is the Spanish loanword for avocado. It entered Japanese vocabulary as international food trade expanded.

Example sentence

アボカドを一つください。

Abokado wo hitotsu kudasai.

One avocado, please.

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How to remember アボカド

Avocado - abokado. Green creamy fruit from tropical places. The word sounds smooth and sophisticated.

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Questions about アボカド

How do you pronounce アボカド?

アボカド is romanised as abokado. Say it roughly like "ah-boh-kah-doh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is アボカド formal or casual?

アボカド 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 アボカド written in Japanese?

アボカド is written using katakana. Abokado in katakana is the Spanish loanword for avocado.

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