English–Japanese
“powder” in Japanese
How to say “powder” in Japanese
“Powder” in Japanese is 粉 (kona).
Refers to a mass of very small particles that can be used as an ingredient, settle as dust, or form a fine powder.
Example sentences with 粉
料理に粉を少しずつ加えて、よく混ぜます。ryō ri ni kona o suko shi zu tsu kuwa e te yo ku ma ze ma su
Add the powder little by little and mix it well.
Tips for using 粉
- In everyday Japanese, 粉 (kona) can refer to cooking flour as well as nonfood powder or dust, so the surrounding context identifies the material.
Other Japanese words for “powder”
薬を粉末にして、水に溶かします。kusuri o fun matsu ni shi te mizu ni to ka shi ma su
The medicine is turned into powder and dissolved in water.
顔にパウダーを薄くつけます。kao ni pa u dā o usu ku tsu ke ma su
I apply a thin layer of powder to my face.