カゼイン
kazein
The English word "casein" is translated into Japanese as カゼイン (kazein).
カゼイン is a noun used to refer to the protein found in milk.
Meaning: protein (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kazein.
Did you know?
- Because the word is borrowed from German, its pronunciation in Japanese follows German phonology rather than English, which is why it sounds like 'ka-ze-in' instead of the English 'kay-seen'.
- In Japan, food labels often list カゼイン or カゼインナトリウム to warn consumers about milk allergens, even in processed foods where milk is not a primary ingredient.
- While 'casein' refers to the protein, if you were looking for 'milk protein' as a general category in a Japanese grocery store, you would likely see the term 乳タンパク質 (nyu-tanpakushitsu) instead.
Examples in context
- 牛乳にはカゼインが含まれています。gyuunyuu ni wa kazein ga fukumarete imasu.Milk contains casein.
- このサプリはカゼインが主成分です。kono sapuri wa kazein ga shuseibun desu.The main ingredient in this supplement is casein.
- カゼインはゆっくり吸収されるタンパク質です。kazein wa yukkuri kyuusuu sareru tanpakushitsu desu.Casein is a protein that is absorbed slowly.
Example conversation
At a gym, discussing protein supplements.
- 大翔 Hirotoこれはおすすめのプロテインだよ。kore wa osusume no purotein da yo.This is a recommended protein.
- 陽葵 Himari成分は何が入っていますか？seibun wa nani ga haitte imasu ka?What are the ingredients?
- 大翔 Hirotoカゼインがたっぷり入っているよ。kazein ga tappuri haitte iru yo.It is full of casein.
- 陽葵 Himari寝る前に飲むのに良さそうですね。neru mae ni nomu no ni yosasou desu ne.It sounds good for drinking before bed.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries カゼイン, CC BY-SA 4.0.
