English–Japanese

“curry” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikarē

Example

母はカレーを作ります。haha wa ka rē o tsuku ri ma su

My mother makes curry.

Illustration for カレー (curry)

How to say “curry” in Japanese

“Curry” in Japanese is カレー (karē).

Curry brings ingredients together in a rich, spice-seasoned sauce whose flavor varies across regional cooking traditions.

Full entry for カレー: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with カレー

昼ごはんにカレーを食べました。hiru go ha n ni ka rē o ta be ma shi ta

I ate curry for lunch.

Tips for using カレー

  • English speakers often use curry as a broad category, while in Japan カレー (karē) frequently refers to the familiar thick curry served with rice.

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