How do you say "waffle" in Japanese?

ワッフル

waffuru

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "waffle" is ワッフル (waffuru).

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Pronunciation

ワッフル is written using katakana. Romanised as waffuru, it sounds roughly like "wahf-foo-roo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Waffuru is katakana from English waffle, used for the grid-patterned breakfast item. Modern casual dining makes this vocabulary increasingly familiar.

Example sentence

ワッフルを一つください。

Waffuru wo hitotsu kudasai.

One waffle, please.

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How to remember ワッフル

Waffuru sounds like waffle. Picture the distinctive square grid pattern with little pockets for syrup.

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Questions about ワッフル

How do you pronounce ワッフル?

ワッフル is romanised as waffuru. Say it roughly like "wahf-foo-roo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is ワッフル formal or casual?

ワッフル 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 ワッフル written in Japanese?

ワッフル is written using katakana. Waffuru is katakana from English waffle, used for the grid-patterned breakfast item.

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