English–Japanese

“natto” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinattō

Example

私は納豆が好きです。watashi wa nat tō ga su ki de su

I like natto.

Illustration for 納豆 (natto)

How to say “natto” in Japanese

“Natto” in Japanese is 納豆 (nattō).

Natto is a fermented soybean food known for its sticky texture and distinctive smell.

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

Example sentences with 納豆

朝ご飯に納豆を食べます。asa go han ni nat tō o ta be ma su

I eat natto for breakfast.

Tips for using 納豆

  • In English, natto often remains a loanword, while menus add "fermented soybeans" to explain what it is.

“natto” in other languages