チキンナゲットが大好き
chikin nagetto ga daisuki
To say "I love chicken nuggets" in Japanese, use チキンナゲットが大好き (chikin nagetto ga daisuki).
This phrase is used to express a strong liking for chicken nuggets. The word for chicken nugget, チキンナゲット, is a loanword from English and is written in the Katakana script.
Which one should you use?
You can also use チキンナゲットが大好物 to change the nuance to "chicken nuggets are a favorite food/item".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
To make the sentence polite and suitable for speaking to strangers or superiors, add です to the end to form チキンナゲットが大好きです.
How do you pronounce it?
chikin nagetto ga daisuki
Did you know?
- The Japanese pronunciation of 'nugget' ends with a vowel sound, 'to', because Japanese phonology generally requires every consonant to be followed by a vowel.
- Because チキンナゲット is a Katakana loanword, it is often perceived by Japanese speakers as a 'foreign' or 'modern' food rather than a traditional dish.
- The word 大好き is often used to describe people or hobbies, so saying it about nuggets can sound more like a passionate obsession than a simple preference.
Examples in context
- チキンナゲットが大好きです。Chikin nagetto ga daisuki desu.I love chicken nuggets.
- 子供の頃からチキンナゲットが大好きなんです。Kodomo no koro kara chikin nagetto ga daisuki nan desu.I have loved chicken nuggets since I was a child.
- 実は、チキンナゲットが大好きで毎日食べています。Jitsu wa, chikin nagetto ga daisuki de mainichi tabete imasu.Actually, I love chicken nuggets and eat them every day.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to eat for lunch at a fast food restaurant.
- 結衣 Yui今日のランチ、何にする？Kyou no ranchi, nani ni suru?What are we having for lunch today?
- 健太 Kenta僕はチキンナゲットが大好きだから、それにするよ。Boku wa chikin nagetto ga daisuki dakara, sore ni suru yo.I love chicken nuggets, so I'll go with that.
- 結衣 Yuiじゃあ、私もチキンナゲットにしようかな。Jaa, watashi mo chikin nagetto ni shiyou kana.Then, maybe I'll have chicken nuggets too.
- 健太 Kentaいいよ、セットにしようか。Ii yo, setto ni shiyou ka.Sure, shall we make it a combo?
