Translation of Japanese word "胡椒" to English
胡椒
こしょう
[koshou]
IPA: /koshō/
Meaning
NounA plant of the family Piperaceae.
How to use
胡椒 (koshou) — 'black pepper / pepper (spice)'. 塩コショウ — salt and pepper. 黒コショウ — black pepper.
🇬🇧 English
pepper (spice)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 胡椒
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こしょう
Romaji Transcription: koshou
Example Sentences
私は胡椒を使用する。
わたしはこしょうをつかう。
I use pepper.
胡椒はおいしい。
こしょうはおいしい。
The pepper is delicious.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "胡椒" mean?▼
The Japanese word "胡椒" means "pepper (spice)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "胡椒"?▼
The word "胡椒" is read as "こしょう" (koshou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "胡椒"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A type of spice used in cooking.".
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