Japanese word

マック

Pronunciation

Romajimakku

Meaning

  • nounMcDonald's

Example

友達とマックに行きます。tomo dachi to ma kku ni i ki ma su

I am going to McDonald's with my friends.

Illustration for マック (McDonald's)

More examples

駅前のマックはいつも混んでいます。eki mae no ma kku wa i tsu mo ko n de i ma su

The McDonald's in front of the station is always crowded.

Core concept

Refers to a fast-food restaurant chain that serves hamburgers, drinks, and other quick meals.

Common phrases

  • マックのセットma kku no se tto

    a McDonald's meal

  • マックに寄るma kku ni yo ru

    stop by McDonald's

Similar words

マクドナルドmakudonarudo: The official name of the fast-food restaurant chain known for hamburgers and other quick meals.
マクドmakudo: A regional nickname for the McDonald's restaurant chain, especially common in western Japan.

Definition in Japanese

ハンバーガーや飲み物などを提供するマクドナルドの店やチェーンを指す呼び名。ha n bā gā ya no mi mono na do o tei kyō su ru ma ku do na ru do no mise ya chē n o sa su yo bi na

Word origin

マック (makku) comes from the shortened form of マクドナルド (Makudonarudo), the Japanese name for the McDonald's restaurant chain.

Usage tips

  • The nickname マック (makku) usually refers to the restaurant chain rather than to a particular hamburger, so it fits naturally in plans about going out to eat.

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