How do you say "taco" in Japanese?

タコス

takosu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "taco" is タコス (takosu).

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Pronunciation

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

Writing and usage

Takosu is katakana from English taco, reflecting Mexico-inspired food gaining popularity in modern Japan. The term is adopted unchanged from the English word.

Example sentence

朝ごはんにタコスを食べました。

Asagohan ni Takosu wo tabemashita.

I had taco for breakfast.

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How to remember タコス

Takosu sounds exactly like taco. Picture a folded tortilla with filling, the distinctive tri-corner shape.

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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. Takosu is katakana from English taco, reflecting Mexico-inspired food gaining popularity in modern Japan.

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