“Sugar” in Japanese is 砂糖 (さとう), pronounced satō.
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
Sugar. Sounds the same as the very common surname 佐藤 (Satō).
Example sentences
- 砂糖を入れますか。さとうをいれますか。Do you take sugar?
- 砂糖は入れないでください。さとうはいれないでください。No sugar, please.
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FAQ
How do you say sugar in Japanese?
Sugar in Japanese is 砂糖 (さとう), pronounced “satō”.
How do you write sugar in Japanese?
It's written 砂糖 with kanji, or さとう in hiragana. Both are read satō.