ホットドッグ
hottodoggu[ho̞t̚to̞ do̞ɡ̚ɡ̊ɯ̟]
The English phrase 'hot dog' is translated into Japanese as ホットドッグ (hottodoggu). Wiktionary also lists ホットドック (hottodokku).
Meaning: frankfurter in a bun (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ホットドッグ | hottodoggu | [ho̞t̚to̞ do̞ɡ̚ɡ̊ɯ̟] (narrow) |
| ホットドック | hottodokku |
The term is used to refer to a frankfurter served in a bun. If you want to refer specifically to the sausage component of the dish without the bun, use ソーセージ (sōseji).
Which one should you use?
While ホットドッグ is the standard term, you may also see the spelling ホットドック.
How do you pronounce it?
hottodoggu
Did you know?
- The word ドッグ (dog) in this phrase is a 'gairaigo' or loanword, meaning it is treated as a distinct vocabulary item separate from the native Japanese word for dog, 犬 (inu).
- While ホットドッグ is the standard word, Japanese people often use アメリカンドッグ (American dog) to describe a corn dog, which is a sausage on a stick.
- Many Japanese hot dog variations include non-traditional toppings like mayonnaise and shredded cabbage, which are rarely found on a classic American hot dog.
Examples in context
- ホットドッグが欲しいの？Do you want a hot dog?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants a ホットドッグ.Tatoeba #10025871 by small_snow, translation #6635961 by Eccles17
- 昼はホットドッグを食べたんだ。I ate a hot dog for lunch.This sentence is useful for stating that you ate a ホットドッグ for lunch.Tatoeba #155091 by bunbuku, translation #259448 by CK
- ホットドッグか何か食べに行こうよ。Let's go grab a hot dog or something.This sentence is useful for suggesting going to eat a ホットドッグ or something similar.Tatoeba #8667907 by bunbuku, translation #2007280 by CK
- ホットドッグ一つくださいPlease give me one hot dog.
- ホットドッグ一つお願いCan I have one hot dog, please?
- ホットドッグを食べたことがありますか?Have you ever eaten a hot dog?
- ホットドッグって食べたことある?Have you ever had a hot dog?
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a street food festival.
- 健太 Kentaこのホットドッグ、すごくおいしそうだね。Kono hotto doggu, sugoku oishisou dane.This hot dog looks really delicious.
- 陽葵 Himari本当だ！二人で一つずつ買おうよ。Hontou da! Futari de hitotsu zutsu kaou yo.You're right! Let's each buy one.
- 健太 Kenta陽葵、ケチャップはかける？Himari, kechappu wa kakeru?Himari, do you want ketchup on yours?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、たっぷりかけてほしいな。Un, tappuri kakete hoshii na.Yes, I'd like plenty of it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hot dog” translations and entries ホットドッグ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
