English–Japanese

“bell pepper” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajipīman

Example

母はピーマンを細く切ります。haha wa pī ma n o hoso ku ki ri ma su

My mother cuts the bell pepper into thin strips.

Illustration for ピーマン (bell pepper)

How to say “bell pepper” in Japanese

“Bell pepper” in Japanese is ピーマン (pīman).

Names a hollow, crisp pepper with a mild taste that is commonly used as a vegetable.

Full entry for ピーマン: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ピーマン

サラダにピーマンを入れます。sa ra da ni pī ma n o i re ma su

I add bell pepper to the salad.

炒めたピーマンはご飯のおかずになります。ita me ta pī ma n wa go han no o ka zu ni na ri ma su

Stir-fried bell peppers make a good side dish for rice.

Tips for using ピーマン

  • In English, bell pepper usually means the large, mild kind of pepper, while chili pepper refers to hotter kinds.

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