Translation of Japanese word "トマト" to English
トマト
トマト
[tomato]
IPA: /to.mato/
Meaning
NounA widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.
How to use
トマト (tomato) — 'tomato' (loanword). プチトマト — cherry tomato. トマトソース — tomato sauce. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
tomato
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: トマト
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): トマト
Romaji Transcription: tomato
Example Sentences
トマトは、サラダやソースに使うことができます。
Tomatoes can be used in salads or as a sauce.
トマトは赤いです。
トマトはあかいです。
Tomatoes are red.
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Common phrases
- とてもトマト (totemo tomato)— very tomato
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Frequency rank: #766 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "トマト" mean?▼
The Japanese word "トマト" means "tomato" in English.
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The word "トマト" is read as "トマト" (tomato). 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: "トマトは、サラダやソースに使うことができます。".
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