How do you say "fork" in Japanese?

フォーク

fōku

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "fork" is フォーク (fōku).

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Pronunciation

フォーク is written using katakana. Romanised as fōku, it sounds roughly like "f-oh-koo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Fōku in katakana is the English loanword. Western dining utensils like forks are named using English loanwords in Japanese.

Example sentence

フォークを使います。

Fōku wo tsukaimasu.

I use the fork.

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How to remember フォーク

Fork - fōku. Four prongs sticking up. Point your fingers up like fork prongs for stabbing food.

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Questions about フォーク

How do you pronounce フォーク?

フォーク is romanised as fōku. Say it roughly like "f-oh-koo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is フォーク formal or casual?

フォーク 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 フォーク written in Japanese?

フォーク is written using katakana. Fōku in katakana is the English loanword.

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