How do you say "taco" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "taco" is タコス (takosu). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

タコス is written in katakana. Romanised as takosu, it sounds roughly like "tah-koh-soo" to an English ear.

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Questions about タコス

How do you pronounce タコス?

タコス is romanised as takosu. Say it roughly like "tah-koh-soo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is タコス formal or casual?

タコス 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 タコス written in Japanese?

タコス is written using katakana. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.