ビッグマック
biggumakku
The English phrase "big mac" is translated into Japanese as ビッグマック (biggumakku).
ビッグマック refers to the double-decker hamburger sandwich sold by the fast-food chain McDonald's.
How do you pronounce it?
biggumakku
Did you know?
- Japanese speakers often use the phrase マック to refer to McDonald's, whereas in some other English-speaking regions, 'Mac' might be confused with the Apple computers.
- The pronunciation of ビッグマック in Japanese follows a specific rhythmic pattern called mora. Unlike the English 'Big Mac' which has two syllables, the Japanese version is pronounced with five distinct beats.
- In Japanese fast-food culture, the 'Big Mac' is often listed under the 'Burgers' category rather than 'Sandwiches'. This is because 'sandwich' in Japanese, サンドイッチ, often implies a different type of food.
Examples in context
- ビッグマックを一つください。Biggu Makku o hitotsu kudasai.One Big Mac, please.
- 今日のランチはビッグマックです。Kyō no ranchi wa Biggu Makku desu.Today's lunch is a Big Mac.
- ビッグマックのセットを頼もう。Biggu Makku no setto o tanomō.Let's order a Big Mac meal.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to eat at a fast-food restaurant.
- 健太 Kenta何にする？Nani ni suru?What are you going to have?
- 美咲 Misaki私はビッグマックにする。Watashi wa Biggu Makku ni suru.I'll go with a Big Mac.
- 健太 Kentaじゃあ、僕もビッグマックにしよう。Jā, boku mo Biggu Makku ni shiyō.Then, I'll have a Big Mac too.
- 美咲 Misakiやったね！Yatta ne!Yay!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ビッグマック, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
