How to say “strawberry” in Japanese

苺
いちごichigo
nounFood & drink
The short answer

“Strawberry” in Japanese is 苺 (いちご), pronounced ichigo.

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

Strawberry, usually written in hiragana. The classic Japanese birthday cake is a strawberry shortcake.

Example sentences

  • いちごが好きです。いちごがすきです。
    I like strawberries.
  • いちごのケーキを食べました。いちごのケーキをたべました。
    I ate a strawberry cake.

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FAQ

How do you say strawberry in Japanese?

Strawberry in Japanese is 苺 (いちご), pronounced “ichigo”.

How do you write strawberry in Japanese?

It's written 苺 with kanji, or いちご in hiragana. Both are read ichigo.