Japanese word

ポップコーン

Pronunciation

Romajipoppukōn

Meaning

  • nounpopcorn

Example

おやつにポップコーンを食べます。o ya tsu ni po ppu kō n o ta be ma su

I eat popcorn for a snack.

Illustration for ポップコーン (popcorn)

More examples

家族と映画を見るとき、ポップコーンを作ります。ka zoku to ei ga o mi ru to ki po ppu kō n o tsuku ri ma su

I make popcorn when I watch a movie with my family.

Core concept

Refers to corn kernels that burst open when heated and become a light, crunchy snack.

Common phrases

  • ポップコーンを作るpo ppu kō n o tsuku ru

    make popcorn

  • ポップコーンを買うpo ppu kō n o ka u

    buy popcorn

Definition in Japanese

トウモロコシの粒を加熱してはじけさせた食べ物。tō mo ro ko shi no tsubu o ka netsu shi te ha ji ke sa se ta ta be mono

Word origin

ポップコーン (poppukōn) is a Japanese loanword from English popcorn, a compound of pop, meaning to burst open, and corn, the grain used.

Usage tips

  • In English, popcorn is closely associated with movie theaters, although the same word also names the snack eaten at home and at events.

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