How to Say "Bagel" in Japanese

ベーグル

bēguru[be̞ːɡɯ̟ɾɯ̟]

The English word "bagel" is translated into Japanese as ベーグル (bēguru).

ベーグル is a noun used to refer to the toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked.

Meaning: toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

bēguru

Japanese speakers may describe the characteristic chewiness of a ベーグル using the word もちもち, which is an onomatopoeia for a springy or doughy texture.
In Japan, you will often find ベーグル sold as a sweet treat with fillings like chocolate or matcha, rather than just as a savory breakfast item.
The word ベーグル is borrowed from English 'bagel', which originally came from the Yiddish word בייגל.

ベーグルを１つください。
One bagel, please.
This sentence is useful for ordering one ベーグル.
Tatoeba #9961019 by small_snow, translation #9961012 by Hybrid
トムはベーグルにクリームチーズを塗って食べた。
Tom ate a bagel with cream cheese.
This sentence shows how Tom ate a ベーグル with cream cheese.
Tatoeba #9373186 by small_snow, translation #9370367 by DJ_Saidez
私ね、ベーグル屋さんになりたくて、３年間ベーグル屋に修行に行ってたの。楽しかった。
I wanted to become a bagel maker so I took three years of training for it. It was fun.
This sentence describes someone who trained to become a ベーグル maker.
Tatoeba #8935953 by small_snow, translation #10560690 by auxitt
すみません、ベーグルはありますか？
Excuse me, do you have any bagels?
はい、ベーカリーコーナーにありますよ。
Yes, they are available in the bakery section.
今日はベーグルを食べたいな。
I feel like eating a bagel today.
3 more sentences on Tatoeba

Yui and Kenta are choosing breakfast at a cafe.

結衣 Yui

このベーグル、すごく美味しそう！
Kono bēguru, sugoku oishisō!
This bagel looks delicious!
健太 Kenta

じゃあ、それを買ってみる？
Jā, sore o katte miru?
Then, shall we try buying it?
結衣 Yui

うん、健太君の分も頼んでいい？
Un, Kenta-kun no bun mo tanonde ii?
Yeah, can I order one for you too, Kenta?
健太 Kenta

もちろん。ありがとう。
Mochiron. Arigatō.
Of course. Thank you.

Sources

Wiktionary, “bagel” translations and entries ベーグル, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries ベーグル, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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