How to Say “Ichiraku Ramen” in Japanese

一楽ラーメン
Ichiraku Rāmen
一楽ラーメン (Ichiraku Rāmen) is the Japanese way to say 'ichiraku ramen', a fictional ramen shop from the Naruto manga and anime series.
The term refers specifically to the name of the ramen shop featured in the Naruto series.

How do you pronounce it?

Ichiraku Rāmen

Did you know?

  • The name Ichiraku is a common real-world name for ramen shops in Japan, as the kanji for 'one' and 'pleasure' are considered lucky and welcoming for businesses.
  • In Japanese, the word ichi (一) means 'one', making the shop's name sound like 'Number One Ramen' to a local ear.
  • The word ラーメン (Ramen) is written in katakana, a script usually reserved for foreign loanwords, highlighting that the dish was originally introduced to Japan from China.

Examples in context

  • 今日は何を食べる?
    What are you having today?
  • イチラクラーメンが食べたい!
    I want to eat Ichiraku Ramen!
  • 一楽ラーメンに行きましょう。
    Ichiraku ramen ni ikimashou.
    Let's go to Ichiraku Ramen.
  • 一楽ラーメンのラーメンは美味しいです。
    Ichiraku ramen no rāmen wa oishii desu.
    The ramen at Ichiraku Ramen is delicious.
  • 一楽ラーメンはどこにありますか?
    Ichiraku ramen wa doko ni arimasu ka?
    Where is Ichiraku Ramen located?

Example conversation

Two friends are talking about the anime Naruto.

  1. 美咲 Misaki

    ナルトの好きな店はどこ?
    Naruto no suki na mise wa doko?
    What is Naruto's favorite shop?
  2. 大翔 Hiroto

    やっぱり一楽ラーメンだよ。
    Yappari Ichiraku rāmen dayo.
    It's definitely Ichiraku Ramen.
  3. 美咲 Misaki

    あそこのラーメンはおいしそうだね。
    Asoko no rāmen wa oishisō da ne.
    The ramen there looks delicious.
  4. 大翔 Hiroto

    うん、僕も食べてみたいな。
    Un, boku mo tabete mitai na.
    Yeah, I want to try eating it too.
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