マック
Makku[ma̠k̚kɯ̟]
The Japanese word for "mack" (a raincoat) is マック (Makku).
マック is a noun used to refer to a raincoat.
Meaning: A raincoat (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
Makku
Did you know?
- While マック refers to a raincoat, most Japanese people will immediately think of 'McDonald's' because the fast food giant is universally called マック in Tokyo.
- The English word 'mack' is a shortening of 'macintosh', named after the Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh who invented the waterproof fabric. In Japanese, the word マック follows this same pattern of using a truncated form.
- If you are in Osaka and say マック, you are almost certain to be talking about a raincoat, as locals there call 'McDonald's' マクド, not マック.
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are getting ready to leave the house.
- 健太 Kenta外は雨が降っているよ。Soto wa ame ga futte iru yo.It's raining outside.
- 美咲 Misakiじゃあ、マックを着ていくね。Jā, makku o kite iku ne.Then I'll wear my raincoat.
- 健太 Kentaいい考えだね。Ii kangae da ne.That's a good idea.
- 美咲 Misaki健太も持っていったほうがいいよ。Kenta mo motte itta hō ga ii yo.You should take one too, Kenta.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry マック, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries マック, CC BY-SA 4.0.
