How do you say "cheese" in Japanese?

チーズ

chīzu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "cheese" is チーズ (chīzu).

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Pronunciation

チーズ is written using katakana. Romanised as chīzu, it sounds roughly like "chee-zoo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Chīzu in katakana is the direct English loanword. Cheese has become increasingly popular in modern Japanese cuisine.

Example sentence

朝ごはんにチーズを食べました。

Asagohan ni Chīzu wo tabemashita.

I had cheese for breakfast.

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How to remember チーズ

Cheese - chīzu. Say the long 'ī' sound like holding cheese on your tongue. Creamy, melty, foreign food.

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Questions about チーズ

How do you pronounce チーズ?

チーズ is romanised as chīzu. Say it roughly like "chee-zoo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is チーズ formal or casual?

チーズ 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 チーズ written in Japanese?

チーズ is written using katakana. Chīzu in katakana is the direct English loanword.

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