English–Japanese

“fried rice” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichāhan

Example

家でチャーハンを作ります。ie de chā ha n o tsuku ri ma su

I make fried rice at home.

Illustration for チャーハン (fried rice)

How to say “fried rice” in Japanese

“Fried rice” in Japanese is チャーハン (chāhan).

Refers to cooked rice that is quickly stir-fried with oil and combined with other ingredients.

Full entry for チャーハン: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with チャーハン

昼食は店でチャーハンを注文します。chū shoku wa mise de chā ha n o chū mon shi ma su

I order fried rice at a restaurant for lunch.

Tips for using チャーハン

  • In English, fried rice is a broad dish name rather than a recipe fixed to one country, so menus often narrow it with labels such as egg fried rice or chicken fried rice.

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