ジェリービーンズ
Jerībīnzu
The English phrase jellybean is translated into Japanese as ジェリービーンズ (Jerībīnzu).
ジェリービーンズ refers to a small, bean-shaped sugar candy with a soft interior.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Jerībīnzu.
Did you know?
- In Japan, sweets like ジェリービーンズ are frequently sold as 'omiyage', which are regional souvenirs bought specifically to be shared with coworkers and neighbors.
- While ジェリービーンズ refers to the Western candy, Japan has its own traditional bean-shaped sweet called 豆菓子 'mamegashi', which are often savory or soy-glazed rather than sugary.
- Japanese confectionery often emphasizes 'shoku-kan', or 'mouthfeel', and ジェリービーンズ are praised specifically for the contrast between their hard shell and soft center.
Examples in context
- 日本語でジェリービーンはどう言いますか？How do you say jellybean in Japanese?
- 私はジェリービーンが好きです。I like jellybeans.
- ジェリービーンズを食べています。jerībiinzu o tabete imasu.I am eating jellybeans.
- カラフルなジェリービーンズは可愛いです。karafuru na jerībiinzu wa kawaii desu.Colorful jellybeans are cute.
- 箱の中にジェリービーンズがたくさんあります。hako no naka ni jerībiinzu ga takusan arimasu.There are many jellybeans in the box.
Example conversation
Yui and Hiroto are sharing snacks at home.
- 結衣 Yui大翔、ジェリービーンズ食べる？Hiroto, jerī bīnz taberu?Hiroto, do you want some jellybeans?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、ありがとう。結衣。un, arigatō. Yui.Yeah, thanks, Yui.
- 結衣 Yui何色が一番好き？nani iro ga ichiban suki?Which color do you like best?
- 大翔 Hiroto赤いジェリービーンズが一番好きだよ。akai jerī bīnz ga ichiban suki da yo.I like the red jellybeans best.
