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.
🇬🇧 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "バター" mean?▼
The Japanese word "バター" means "butter" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "バター"?▼
The word "バター" is read as "バター" (bataa). 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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