English–Japanese

“rice cracker” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisenbei

Example

このせんべいはしょっぱいです。ko no se n be i wa sho ppa i de su

This rice cracker is salty.

Illustration for せんべい (rice cracker)

How to say “rice cracker” in Japanese

“Rice cracker” in Japanese is せんべい (senbei).

Refers to a firm, crunchy rice-based snack that is baked or grilled and often seasoned with a savory coating.

Full entry for せんべい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with せんべい

祖母は手作りのせんべいを缶に入れておきます。so bo wa te zuku ri no se n be i o kan ni i re te o ki ma su

My grandmother keeps homemade rice crackers in a tin.

Tips for using せんべい

  • The English word senbei identifies a Japanese rice cracker more specifically than the broad label rice cracker, which can cover many kinds of snacks.

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