How to Say "Curry" in Japanese

カレー

karē[ka̠ɾe̞ː]

The Japanese word for curry is カレー (karē).

In Japan, the term カレー almost always refers to Japanese curry, which is a thick, brown and sweeter sauce, rather than Indian-style curry.

Meaning: dish (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

karē

While カレー is used, the specific dish of curry served over rice is most commonly referred to as カレーライス (curry rice).

The British Royal Navy introduced カレー to Japan in the 19th century, meaning the dish arrived as a British adaptation of Indian food rather than directly from India.
In Japan, カレー is often treated as a 'Yōshoku' dish, meaning 'Western-style food', despite its Asian origins.
カレー is a standard part of the diet for the Japan Self-Defense Forces, where it is often served on Fridays.

今日もカレーよ。
Today it will also be Japanese curry.
This sentence shows how to say today's meal is Japanese curry using カレー.
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カレーは好きですか？
Do you like curry?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes カレー.
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昨夜はカレーだった。
I had a curry last night.
This sentence describes having had カレー last night.
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私はカレーが好きです。
I like curry.
このレストランのカレーライスはおいしいです。
The curry rice at this restaurant is delicious.
今日の晩ごはんはカレーだよ！
Today's dinner is curry!
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A couple is deciding what to eat for lunch at home.

陽太 Yota

今日の昼ごはんはカレーにしよう。
Kyou no hirugohan wa karee ni shiyou.
Let's have curry for lunch today.
美咲 Misaki

いいですね、私もカレーが食べたいです。
Ii desu ne, watashi mo karee ga tabetai desu.
That sounds good, I want to eat curry too.
陽太 Yota

じゃあ、材料を買ってきます。
Jaa, zairyou o katte kimasu.
Then, I will go buy the ingredients.
美咲 Misaki

お願いします、陽太さん。
Onegaishimasu, Youta-san.
Please do, Youta.

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