Translation of Japanese word "きゅうり" to English
きゅうり
きゅうり
[kyuuri]
IPA: /kjuːɾi/
Meaning
NounA vine in the gourd family, Cucumis sativus.
How to use
きゅうり (kyuuri) — 'cucumber'. きゅうりの漬物 — pickled cucumber. Often used in summer dishes. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
cucumber
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: きゅうり
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きゅうり
Romaji Transcription: kyuuri
Example Sentences
きゅうりは、サラダやスープに使うことができます。
Cucumbers can be used in salads or soups.
きゅうりは青いです。
きゅうりはあおいです。
Cucumbers are green.
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Common phrases
- とてもきゅうり (totemo kyuuri)— very cucumber
This concept in other languages
Frequency rank: #770 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "きゅうり" mean?▼
The Japanese word "きゅうり" means "cucumber" in English.
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The word "きゅうり" is read as "きゅうり" (kyuuri). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "きゅうりは、サラダやスープに使うことができます。".
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