“Milk” in Japanese is 牛乳 (ぎゅうにゅう), pronounced gyūnyū.
Pronunciation
The word has 4 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Milk, literally “cow milk”. You’ll also see ミルク, especially for milk in coffee and for babies.
Example sentences
- 牛乳を飲みます。ぎゅうにゅうをのみます。I drink milk.
- 牛乳を買ってください。ぎゅうにゅうをかってください。Please buy milk.
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FAQ
How do you say milk in Japanese?
Milk in Japanese is 牛乳 (ぎゅうにゅう), pronounced “gyūnyū”.
How do you write milk in Japanese?
It's written 牛乳 with kanji, or ぎゅうにゅう in hiragana. Both are read gyūnyū.
Is 牛乳 on the JLPT?
Yes. 牛乳 (gyūnyū) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.