“Egg” in Japanese is 卵 (たまご), pronounced tamago.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Egg. Raw egg on rice (卵かけご飯, tamago kake gohan) is a classic Japanese breakfast.
Example sentences
- 卵を二つください。たまごをふたつください。Two eggs, please.
- 毎朝卵を食べます。まいあさたまごをたべます。I eat eggs every morning.
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FAQ
How do you say egg in Japanese?
Egg in Japanese is 卵 (たまご), pronounced “tamago”.
How do you write egg in Japanese?
It's written 卵 with kanji, or たまご in hiragana. Both are read tamago.
Is 卵 on the JLPT?
Yes. 卵 (tamago) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.