クラッカー
kurakkā[kɯ̟ɾa̠k̚ka̠ː]
The English word "cracker" is translated into Japanese as クラッカー (kurakkā).
クラッカー refers to a crispy baked bread that is usually salty or savoury.
Meaning: crispy baked bread, usually salty or savoury (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kurakkā
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the word クラッカー is used in the computing world to describe a person who breaks into software or security systems, borrowed from the English hacking slang.
- In Japanese, the word クラッカー is also used to refer to a party popper, the device that shoots confetti. An English speaker might be confused when a Japanese person asks for a クラッカー at a birthday party.
- If you were looking for a more traditional Japanese equivalent for a similar texture, you might encounter the word 煎餅, or 'senbei'. While 'senbei' are rice crackers, they are culturally distinct from the Western-style クラッカー.
Examples in context
- 明日のパーティーには、美味しいクラッカーがたくさん並ぶでしょう。There will be plenty of delicious crackers at tomorrow's party.
- クラッカーを食べています。kurakkaa o tabete imasu.I am eating a cracker.
- チーズとクラッカーを準備しました。chiizu to kurakkaa o junbi shimashita.I prepared cheese and crackers.
Example conversation
Two friends are having a snack in the living room.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮くん、このクラッカー食べる？Ren-kun, kono kurakkaa taberu?Ren, do you want to eat this cracker?
- 蓮 Renうん、おいしそうだね。Un, oishisou da ne.Yeah, it looks delicious.
- 陽葵 Himariサクサクしていて、とてもおいしいよ。Sakusaku shite ite, totemo oishii yo.It is crispy and very tasty.
- 蓮 Ren本当だ、すごく美味しいね。Hontou da, sugoku oishii ne.You're right, it's really good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cracker” translations and entries クラッカー, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
