チェリー
cherī
The English word "cherry" can be translated into Japanese as チェリー (cherī) or 桜ん坊.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| チェリー | cherī | |
| 桜ん坊 | sakuranbo | [sa̠kɯ̟ɾã̠mbo̞ː] (narrow) [sa̠kɯ̟ɾã̠mbo̞] (narrow) |
The word チェリー is a modern loanword. It is often used in modern contexts, such as describing specific varieties like black cherry or in culinary branding.
Which one should you use?
チェリー (cherī) is a loanword used in modern culinary and branding contexts, while 桜ん坊 (sakuranbo) is the native Japanese term for the fruit.
How do you pronounce it?
cherī
When do people say it?
While the fruit is a common food, note that the related Japanese concept of Sakura (桜) holds deep cultural significance, where cherry blossoms symbolize the transient beauty of life.
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Examples in context
- きみに必要な全てのものは、美味しいチーズと一瓶のブラックチェリージャムだ。The only necessary things for you are tasty cheese and one bottle of black cherry jam.This sentence shows how チェリー is used in the context of food products like jam.Tatoeba #1614444 by Meow, translation #9981680 by tsp_2
- 私たちは美味しいチェリーを食べますよ。We will eat a delicious cherry.This sentence demonstrates the use of チェリー when talking about eating the fruit.Tatoeba #11086806 by MrJuice, translation #9725043 by ariarin
- 春になると桜の花が咲きます。When spring comes, cherry blossoms bloom.
- このチェリーはとても甘いです。Kono cherii wa totemo amai desu.This cherry is very sweet.
Example conversation
Two friends are eating dessert at a cafe.
- 美咲 Misakiこのチェリー、すごく美味しそう！Kono cherii, sugoku oishisou!This cherry looks delicious!
- 蓮 Ren本当だね。食べてみる？Hontou dane. Tabete miru?You're right. Want to try some?
- 美咲 Misakiありがとう、蓮君。いただきます。Arigatou, Ren-kun. Itadakimasu.Thanks, Ren. I'll try it.
- 蓮 Renどう？甘いかな？Dou? Amai kana?How is it? Is it sweet?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cherry” translations and entries チェリー, 桜ん坊, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries チェリー, 桜ん坊, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
