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How do you say "grater" in Japanese?
おろし金
oroshigane
In Japanese, "grater" is おろし金 (oroshigane).
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Pronunciation
おろし金 is written using kanji. Romanised as oroshigane, it sounds roughly like "oh-roh-shee-gah-neh" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Oroshigane combines 下ろす (to grate) with 金 (metal). A simple description of a metal tool used for grating vegetables.
Example sentence
新しいおろし金を買いました。
Atarashii Oroshigane wo kaimashita.
I bought a new grater.
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How to remember おろし金
Grate plus metal. The metal part is grating, making it a grater.
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Questions about おろし金
How do you pronounce おろし金?
おろし金 is romanised as oroshigane. Say it roughly like "oh-roh-shee-gah-neh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is おろし金 formal or casual?
おろし金 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 おろし金 written in Japanese?
おろし金 is written using kanji. Oroshigane combines 下ろす (to grate) with 金 (metal).
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