How to Say "Ketchup" in Japanese

ケチャップ

kechappu[ke̞t͡ɕa̠p̚pɯ̟]

The English word ketchup is ケチャップ (kechappu) in Japanese.

ケチャップ refers to the tomato-vinegar based sauce.

Meaning: tomato-vinegar based sauce (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

kechappu

While 'ketchup' is almost exclusively for the red tomato sauce, the word 'sauce' in Japanese, ソース, often refers to a thick, brown, savory-sweet-smoky liquid similar to Worcestershire sauce.
Japanese cafes often serve 'Napolitan' pasta, a unique dish made with sautéed onions, green peppers and ケチャップ instead of traditional tomato sauce.
In Japan, ketchup is a standard topping for 'omurice', a popular dish of omelet-wrapped rice, which is a staple of western-style Japanese cooking.

ケチャップってある？
Is there ketchup?
This sentence is useful for asking if ketchup is available.
Tatoeba #10651815 by small_snow, translation #8870328 by AlanF_US
ケチャップ、買い忘れた。
I forgot to buy ketchup.
This sentence is useful for expressing that you forgot to purchase ketchup.
Tatoeba #11870864 by small_snow, translation #5916511 by CK
ケチャップは別で持ってきてください。
I'd like to have ketchup on the side.
This sentence is useful for requesting that ketchup be brought separately.
Tatoeba #225255 by bunbuku, translation #62591 by CK
ケチャップをお願いします
Please give me ketchup
ケチャップをお願いできますか
Can I have ketchup, please?
ケチャップ、もらえる？
Can I get some ketchup?
ケチャップ、ちょうだい
Pass me the ketchup, please
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At a kitchen table during breakfast.

陽太 Yota

ケチャップ、どこにある？
kechappu, doko ni aru?
Where is the ketchup?
陽葵 Himari

冷蔵庫の中にありますよ。
reizoko no naka ni arimasu yo.
It's inside the refrigerator.
陽太 Yota

あった。ありがとう。
atta. arigatou.
Found it. Thanks.
陽葵 Himari

卵にたっぷりかけてね。
tamago ni tappuri kakete ne.
Put plenty of it on your eggs.

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