How to Say "Avocado" in Japanese

アボカド

abokado[a̠bo̞ka̠do̞]

The English word avocado is アボカド (abokado) in Japanese. Wiktionary also lists 鰐梨 (waninashi).

Meaning: fruit (noun)

Ways to say it

“avocado” in Japanese
Japanese	Romanization (Wiktionary)	IPA
アボカド	abokado	[a̠bo̞ka̠do̞] (narrow)
鰐梨	waninashi	[β̞a̠ɲ̟ina̠ɕi] (narrow)

The term refers to the fruit. While there is a kanji-based way to write it, it is almost never used in modern contexts.

アボカド is the standard term used for the fruit, whereas 鰐梨 is an extremely rare and almost obsolete way to write the word.

アボカド is the common, standard form used in daily life. 鰐梨 is considered rare or archaic and is not seen in modern menus or grocery stores.

abokado

The rare kanji form 鰐梨 is a literal translation of the English nickname 'alligator pear'.
In Japan, avocados are frequently paired with 'nori' seaweed and wasabi-soy sauce to mimic the taste and texture of fatty tuna.
The kanji 鰐 means 'crocodile' and 梨 means 'pear' and together they create a visual image of the fruit's bumpy skin.

アボカドは栄養豊富です。
The avocado is rich in nutrients.
This sentence shows that アボカド is rich in nutrients.
Tatoeba #10725086 by small_snow, translation #6028805 by grinleysspa
アボカドには脂肪分が豊富に含まれています。
The avocado is rich in fats.
This sentence explains that アボカド is rich in fats.
Tatoeba #10725087 by small_snow, translation #6393181 by npvojtik
アボカドに海苔かけて、わさび醤油付けて食べたらおいしんだよ。
Avocado is delicious when you eat it alongside nori and wasabi-joyu.
This sentence suggests a way to eat アボカド with nori and wasabi-soy sauce.
Tatoeba #9458290 by small_snow, translation #10151973 by tsp_2
アボカドを使ったサラダはとても美味しいです。
Avocado salad is very delicious.

Misaki and Kenta are at a grocery store.

美咲 Misaki

このアボカド、すごく美味しそうね。
Kono abokado, sugoku oishisou ne.
This avocado looks really delicious.
健太 Kenta

そうだね。じゃあ、これにしよう。
Sou dane. Jaa, kore ni shiyou.
You're right. Let's take this one, then.
美咲 Misaki

健太くん、今日はサラダにする？
Kenta-kun, kyou wa sarada ni suru?
Kenta, are you making a salad today?
健太 Kenta

うん、アボカドを入れたサラダが食べたいな。
Un, abokado o ireta sarada ga tabetai na.
Yeah, I want to eat a salad with avocado in it.

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