English–Japanese
“ginger” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishōga
Example
しょうがを細かく切ります。shō ga o koma ka ku ki ri ma su
I chop the ginger finely.
How to say “ginger” in Japanese
“Ginger” in Japanese is しょうが (shōga).
Refers to a pungent, aromatic rhizome used to add a warm, sharp taste to food and drinks.
Example sentences with しょうが
紅茶にしょうがを入れると、体が温まります。kō cha ni shō ga o i re ru to karada ga atata ma ri ma su
Adding ginger to tea warms you up.
Tips for using しょうが
- English uses ginger for both the cooking ingredient and a reddish-orange hair color, whereas しょうが (shōga) has the food meaning in Japanese.