Japanese word

フォーク

Pronunciation

Romajifōku

Meaning

  • nounfork

Example

フォークを使います。fō ku o tsuka i ma su

I use a fork.

Illustration for フォーク (fork)

More examples

食事の前にフォークをテーブルに置きます。shoku ji no mae ni fō ku o tē bu ru ni o ki ma su

I place a fork on the table before the meal.

Core concept

Describes a pronged utensil that holds food securely while it is lifted to the mouth.

Common phrases

  • フォークを使うfō ku o tsuka u

    use a fork

  • フォークで食べるfō ku de ta be ru

    eat with a fork

Definition in Japanese

先端が幾つかに分かれ、食べ物を刺して食べるのに用いる道具。sen tan ga iku tsu ka ni wa ka re ta be mono o sa shi te ta be ru no ni mochi i ru dō gu

Word origin

フォーク (fōku) was borrowed from the English word fork; fork traces back through Old English forca to Latin furca, meaning a forked implement.

Usage tips

  • The word fork appears in the familiar table setting phrase knife and fork, which refers to the two utensils commonly used together for eating.

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