Translation of Japanese word "バター" to English
バター
バター
[bataa]
IPA: /bataː/
Meaning
NounA soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
How to use
バター (bataa) — 'butter' (loanword). バターを塗る — spread butter. ピーナッツバター — peanut butter. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
butter
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: バター
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): バター
Romaji Transcription: bataa
Example Sentences
バターはおいしいです。
ばったはおいしいです。
Butter is delicious.
バターを塗ってください。
ばったをぬってください。
Please butter.
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- バターはおいしいです。— Butter is delicious.
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What does the Japanese word "バター" mean?▼
The Japanese word "バター" means "butter" in English.
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