English–Japanese

“strawberry” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiichigo

Example

いちごが好きです。i chi go ga su ki de su

I like strawberries.

Illustration for いちご (strawberry)

How to say “strawberry” in Japanese

“Strawberry” in Japanese is いちご (ichigo).

It is the small, bright red fruit known for its sweet-tart taste and frequent use in fresh foods and desserts.

Full entry for いちご: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with いちご

わたしはいちごが好きです。wa ta shi wa i chi go ga su ki de su

I like strawberries.

朝、いちごを洗ってから食べます。asa i chi go o ara tte ka ra ta be ma su

I wash the strawberries before eating them in the morning.

Tips for using いちご

  • In Japan, いちご (ichigo) is sold both as fresh fruit and as a popular flavor in sweets and drinks, so the word often appears in everyday food conversations.

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