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“banana” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibanana

Example

このバナナは甘いです。ko no ba na na wa ama i de su

This banana is sweet.

Illustration for バナナ (banana)

How to say “banana” in Japanese

“Banana” in Japanese is バナナ (banana).

Refers to the soft, sweet fruit that grows in clusters and is usually covered by a yellow peel.

Full entry for バナナ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with バナナ

朝ご飯にバナナを食べます。asa go han ni ba na na o ta be ma su

I eat a banana for breakfast.

朝食にバナナを食べます。chō shoku ni ba na na o ta be ma su

I eat a banana for breakfast.

Tips for using バナナ

  • In everyday English, banana is usually countable, so speakers say a banana or two bananas when referring to whole fruits.

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