English–Japanese
“garlic” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajininniku
Example
このスープにはにんにくが入っています。ko no sū pu ni wa ni n ni ku ga hai tte i ma su
This soup has garlic in it.
How to say “garlic” in Japanese
“Garlic” in Japanese is にんにく (ninniku).
Refers to the pungent bulb whose cloves are used to give savory dishes a strong flavor.
Example sentences with にんにく
料理の前に、にんにくを細かく刻みます。ryō ri no mae ni ni n ni ku o koma ka ku kiza mi ma su
Before cooking, I finely chop garlic.
Tips for using にんにく
- On Japanese ramen menus, にんにく (ninniku) often appears as an optional flavor addition, so recognizing it helps beginners understand a common customization choice.