ブリトー
The Japanese word for the Mexican dish burrito is ブリトー.
Meaning: Mexican dish (noun)
Did you know?
- In Japan, the 'burrito' is often categorized as a type of 'b-kyū gurume', which refers to 'B-class gourmet' food. This label is used for affordable, comforting, and hearty meals that are not fine dining.
- While ブリトー refers to the wrap, you may see 'taco rice' (タコライス) on Japanese menus, a fusion dish from Okinawa that treats the 'burrito' ingredients as a bowl rather than a wrap.
- In Japan, it is common to find 'burrito-style' wraps using Japanese ingredients like teriyaki chicken or pickled plum instead of traditional Mexican fillings.
Examples in context
- メキシカンレストランでブリトーを注文したいです。I would like to order a burrito at the Mexican restaurant.
- このブリトーはとても美味しいです。Kono buritō wa totemo oishii desu.This burrito is very delicious.
- 昼食にブリトーを食べました。Chūshoku ni buritō o tabemashita.I ate a burrito for lunch.
- 近くにブリトーの店がありますか？Chikaku ni buritō no mise ga arimasu ka?Is there a burrito shop nearby?
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- 蓮 Ren美咲、今日のランチは何にする？Misaki, kyō no ranchi wa nani ni suru?Misaki, what do you want for lunch today?
- 美咲 Misakiブリトーがいいな。Buritō ga ii na.I'd like a burrito.
- 蓮 Renいいよ、あそこのお店に行こう。Ii yo, asoko no omise ni ikō.Okay, let's go to that shop over there.
- 美咲 Misakiあそこ、ブリトーが有名だよ！Asoko, buritō ga yūmei da yo!That place is famous for its burritos!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “burrito” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
