How do you say "lobster" in Japanese?

ロブスター

robusutā

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "lobster" is ロブスター (robusutā).

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Pronunciation

ロブスター is written using katakana. Romanised as robusutā, it sounds roughly like "roh-boo-soo-tah-ah" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Robusuta is a katakana adaptation of English 'lobster'. It conveys the luxury and special-occasion nature of this crustacean.

Example sentence

子供たちはロブスターを見て喜んでいます。

Kodomotachi wa Robusutā wo mite yorokondeimasu.

The children are delighted to see the lobster.

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How to remember ロブスター

Lobster translated phonetically into Japanese. Ro-bu-su-taa.

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Questions about ロブスター

How do you pronounce ロブスター?

ロブスター is romanised as robusutā. Say it roughly like "roh-boo-soo-tah-ah" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is ロブスター formal or casual?

ロブスター 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 ロブスター written in Japanese?

ロブスター is written using katakana. Robusuta is a katakana adaptation of English 'lobster'.

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