English–Japanese
“rice porridge” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikayu
Example
病気のときは粥を食べます。byō ki no to ki wa kayu o ta be ma su
I eat rice porridge when I am sick.
How to say “rice porridge” in Japanese
“Rice porridge” in Japanese is 粥 (kayu).
Describes rice cooked with abundant water until it becomes soft and easy to eat.
Example sentences with 粥
食欲がない日は粥に梅干しを入れます。shoku yoku ga na i hi wa kayu ni ume bo shi o i re ma su
On days when I have no appetite, I add pickled plum to rice porridge.
Tips for using 粥
- 粥 (kayu, "rice porridge") is often associated with illness, but it also appears in ordinary meals and seasonal dishes, so the word itself does not mean food for sick people.