English–Japanese
“pumpkin” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikabocha
Example
このかぼちゃは甘いです。ko no ka bo cha wa ama i de su
This pumpkin is sweet.
How to say “pumpkin” in Japanese
“Pumpkin” in Japanese is かぼちゃ (kabocha).
Centers on a hard-skinned squash with sweet flesh that is valued as a food.
Example sentences with かぼちゃ
母は夕食にかぼちゃを煮ます。haha wa yū shoku ni ka bo cha o ni ma su
My mother simmers pumpkin for dinner.
Tips for using かぼちゃ
- In English, かぼちゃ (kabocha) is also used as a loanword for a Japanese squash, especially in recipes, where its name distinguishes it from familiar orange pumpkins.