English–Japanese

“fork” in Japanese

Japanese

Also分岐 (bunki)

Pronunciation

Romajifōku

Example

フォークを使います。fō ku o tsuka i ma su

I use a fork.

Illustration for フォーク (fork)

How to say “fork” in Japanese

“Fork” in Japanese is フォーク (fōku).

Describes a pronged utensil that holds food securely while it is lifted to the mouth.

Full entry for フォーク: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with フォーク

食事の前にフォークをテーブルに置きます。shoku ji no mae ni fō ku o tē bu ru ni o ki ma su

I place a fork on the table before the meal.

Tips for using フォーク

  • The word fork appears in the familiar table setting phrase knife and fork, which refers to the two utensils commonly used together for eating.

Other Japanese words for “fork”

この道は駅の前で分岐します。ko no michi wa eki no mae de bun ki shi ma su

This road forks in front of the station.

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