Translation of Japanese word "チーズ" to English
チーズ
チーズ
[chiizu]
IPA: /t͡ɕiːzu/
Meaning
NounA dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk.
How to use
チーズ (chiizu) — 'cheese / say cheese (photo)' (loanword). 粉チーズ — grated cheese. チーズケーキ — cheesecake.
🇬🇧 English
cheese
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: チーズ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): チーズ
Romaji Transcription: chiizu
Example Sentences
チーズはおいしいです。
ちーずはおいしいです。
Cheese is delicious.
チーズを買ってください。
ちーずをかってください。
Please buy cheese.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "チーズ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "チーズ" means "cheese" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "チーズ"?▼
The word "チーズ" is read as "チーズ" (chiizu). 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: "A dairy product made from milk.".
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