English–Japanese
“popcorn” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajipoppukōn
Example
おやつにポップコーンを食べます。o ya tsu ni po ppu kō n o ta be ma su
I eat popcorn for a snack.
How to say “popcorn” in Japanese
“Popcorn” in Japanese is ポップコーン (poppukōn).
Refers to corn kernels that burst open when heated and become a light, crunchy snack.
Example sentences with ポップコーン
家族と映画を見るとき、ポップコーンを作ります。ka zoku to ei ga o mi ru to ki po ppu kō n o tsuku ri ma su
I make popcorn when I watch a movie with my family.
Tips for using ポップコーン
- In English, popcorn is closely associated with movie theaters, although the same word also names the snack eaten at home and at events.