クラッカー
kurakkā[kɯ̟ɾa̠k̚ka̠ː]
The Japanese word for crackers is クラッカー (kurakkā).
The term refers to thin, crisp, savory biscuits that are typically eaten with cheese or butter.
How do you pronounce it?
kurakkā
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the word クラッカー can also mean a 'firecracker' or a loud noisemaker. Context is essential to distinguish between a snack and a celebratory noise-maker.
- While クラッカー describes the biscuit, the Japanese language has a specific word, サクサク, to describe the precise 'crispy' sound and feel of eating one.
- Because it is a borrowed word, クラッカー is often used in Japanese advertisements to give a product a 'Western' or 'modern' feeling.
Examples in context
- 家にあるものは食べつくしたかと思ったけど、クラッカーがもう一箱あったよ。I thought we had eaten everything in the house, but I found another box of crackers.This sentence is useful for describing finding an extra box of クラッカー at home.Tatoeba #1518824 by bunbuku, translation #953661 by CK
- チーズと一緒にクラッカーを食べる。Chīzu to issho ni kurakkā o taberu.I eat crackers with cheese.
- このクラッカーはとてもサクサクしている。Kono kurakkā wa totemo sakusaku shite iru.These crackers are very crispy.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daito and Misaki are preparing snacks for a party.
- 大翔 Hirotoおつまみにクラッカーを買ったよ。otsumami ni kurakkā o katta yo.I bought some crackers for snacks.
- 美咲 Misakiいい考えだね。ありがとう、大翔。ii kangae da ne. arigatō, daitō.That's a great idea. Thanks, Daito.
- 大翔 Hirotoクリームチーズと一緒に出そうか？kurīmu chīzu to issho ni dasō ka?Shall we serve them with cream cheese?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、それが一番合うと思うよ。un, sore ga ichiban au to omou yo.Yes, I think that goes best.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry クラッカー, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
