English–Japanese

“butter” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibatā

Example

パンにバターをぬります。pa n ni ba tā o nu ri ma su

I spread butter on bread.

Illustration for バター (butter)

How to say “butter” in Japanese

“Butter” in Japanese is バター (batā).

Describes a solid, creamy fat made from milk and used to spread on food or add flavor during cooking.

Full entry for バター: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with バター

フライパンでバターを溶かしてから、野菜を炒めます。fu ra i pa n de ba tā o to ka shi te ka ra ya sai o ita me ma su

I melt butter in a frying pan before frying the vegetables.

Tips for using バター

  • Japanese recipes often use バター焼き (batāyaki) for food cooked with butter, making the word common in cooking contexts.

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