English–Japanese
“barbecue” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibābekyū
Example
週末にバーベキューをします。shū matsu ni bā be kyū o shi ma su
We have a barbecue on the weekend.
How to say “barbecue” in Japanese
“Barbecue” in Japanese is バーベキュー (bābekyū).
Refers to preparing food over direct heat outdoors, often as a shared social activity.
Example sentences with バーベキュー
友人をバーベキューに招待しました。yū jin o bā be kyū ni shō tai shi ma shi ta
I invited my friends to a barbecue.
Tips for using バーベキュー
- In English, barbecue works as both a noun and a verb, while Japanese バーベキュー (bābekyū) is normally used as a noun for the outdoor cooking event.