How do you say "kiwi" in Japanese?

キウイ

kiui

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "kiwi" is キウイ (kiui).

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Pronunciation

キウイ is written using katakana. Romanised as kiui, it sounds roughly like "kee-oo-ee" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Kiui in katakana is the shortened English loanword. Kiwi fruit entered Japanese markets in recent decades.

Example sentence

このお店のキウイはとてもおいしいです。

Kono omise no Kiui wa totemo oishii desu.

The kiwi at this shop is very delicious.

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How to remember キウイ

Kiwi - kiui. Small green fruit with black seeds. The 'ui' sound is light and tropical like the fruit itself.

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Questions about キウイ

How do you pronounce キウイ?

キウイ is romanised as kiui. Say it roughly like "kee-oo-ee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is キウイ formal or casual?

キウイ 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 キウイ written in Japanese?

キウイ is written using katakana. Kiui in katakana is the shortened English loanword.

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