How do you say "cabbage" in Japanese?

キャベツ

kyabetsu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "cabbage" is キャベツ (kyabetsu).

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Pronunciation

キャベツ is written using katakana. Romanised as kyabetsu, it sounds roughly like "kyah-beh-tsoo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Kyabetsu in katakana represents the English cabbage. This vegetable is essential to Japanese home cooking.

Example sentence

キャベツが好きです。毎日食べます。

Kyabetsu ga suki desu. Mainichi tabemasu.

I love cabbage. I eat it every day.

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How to remember キャベツ

Cabbage - kyabetsu. Layered round heads. The 'kya' sound is crisp like biting into fresh cabbage.

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Questions about キャベツ

How do you pronounce キャベツ?

キャベツ is romanised as kyabetsu. Say it roughly like "kyah-beh-tsoo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is キャベツ formal or casual?

キャベツ 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 キャベツ written in Japanese?

キャベツ is written using katakana. Kyabetsu in katakana represents the English cabbage.

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