ホットソース
hottosōsu[ho̞t̚to̞so̞ːsɨ]
The English phrase "hot sauce" can be translated into Japanese as ホットソース (hottosōsu). Wiktionary also lists チリソース (chirisōsu).
Meaning: condiment made from chile peppers (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ホットソース | hottosōsu | [ho̞t̚to̞so̞ːsɨ] (narrow) |
| チリソース | chirisōsu |
Both terms refer to a condiment made from chile peppers. While ホットソース is a direct loanword from English, you may also use チリソース to refer to spicy sauces made from chili peppers.
Which one should you use?
ホットソース is a direct loanword from the English term "hot sauce". However, チリソース is often more commonly used in Japan when referring to spicy sauces made from chili peppers.
How do you pronounce it?
hottosōsu
Did you know?
- In Japanese convenience stores, you may find 'hot' condiments labeled as ピリ辛 ('pirikara'), which specifically describes a tingling or prickling heat rather than a burning one.
- The word ソース (sōsu) is much broader in Japanese than in English. It is the standard term for the thick, savory brown sauce poured over 'okonomiyaki' or 'tonkatsu', which bears no resemblance to a liquid hot sauce.
- In Japan, チリソース often refers specifically to a sweet and sour Thai-style dipping sauce rather than the vinegar-based hot sauces common in the Americas.
Examples in context
- このピザにホットソースをかけると、もっとおいしくなるよ！If you put hot sauce on this pizza, it will become even more delicious!
- このホットソースはとても辛いです。Kono hotto sōsu wa totemo karai desu.This hot sauce is very spicy.
- ホットソースを少しだけ入れてください。Hotto sōsu o sukoshi dake irete kudasai.Please put in just a little bit of hot sauce.
- スーパーで新しいホットソースを買いました。Sūpā de atarashii hotto sōsu o kaimashita.I bought a new hot sauce at the supermarket.
Example conversation
At a restaurant, choosing a seasoning for food.
- 結衣 Yui大翔さんは、ホットソースは好きですか？Hiroto-san wa, hotto sōsu wa suki desu ka?Hiroto, do you like hot sauce?
- 大翔 Hirotoはい、大好きですよ。Hai, daisuki desu yo.Yes, I love it.
- 結衣 Yuiじゃあ、これを使ってみましょう！Jā, kore o tsukatte mimashō!Then, let's try using this!
- 大翔 Hirotoいいですね、とても美味しそうです。Ii desu ne, totemo oishisō desu.That's good, it looks very delicious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hot sauce” translations and entries ホットソース, チリソース, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
