ロイス
roisu
ロイス (roisu) is the Japanese way to say the brand name Lois, a producer of chocolate products from Hokkaido.
ロイス refers specifically to the brand of chocolate products originating from Hokkaido, Japan.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is roisu.
Did you know?
- When ordering these chocolates in a Japanese shop, you might see them categorized under 'miyage', a specific term for souvenirs meant to be given to others.
- The name ロイス is written in katakana, the Japanese script used for foreign words, which signals to the consumer that the brand aims for a Western, sophisticated image.
- Many Japanese consumers associate the word ロイス specifically with the airport terminals of New Chitose, as the brand's presence there is a landmark for arriving and departing tourists.
Examples in context
- はじめまして、ロイスさん。よろしくお願いします。Nice to meet you, Lois. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
- ロイス、今日は何をする？Lois, what are you up to today?
- ロイスのお土産を買いました。Roisu no omiyage o kaimashita.I bought some Lois souvenirs.
Example conversation
Hiroto and Misaki are looking at souvenirs at the airport.
- 大翔 Hiroto美咲、ロイスのチョコはどうかな？Misaki, roisu no choko wa dou kana?Misaki, how about some Royce' chocolate?
- 美咲 Misakiいいですね！ロイスはみんな大好きです。ii desu ne! roisu wa minna daisuki desu.That sounds great! Everyone loves Royce'.
- 大翔 Hirotoじゃあ、これをいくつか買おうか。jaa, kore o ikutsuka kaou ka.Then, shall we buy a few of these?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、お願いします。hai, onegai shimasu.Yes, please.
