マシュマロ
mashumaro[ma̠ɕɨma̠ɾo̞]
The English word marshmallow is translated into Japanese as マシュマロ (mashumaro).
マシュマロ is a noun used to refer to the confectionery. Because it is a loanword, it is written in Katakana, the Japanese script used for foreign-derived words.
Meaning: confectionery (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
mashumaro
Did you know?
- In Japanese internet culture, the term マシュマロ does not refer to candy, but to a popular platform for sending anonymous, encouraging messages to creators. It functions as a metaphor for a soft, sweet, and non-threatening way to communicate.
- The word is used in the beauty industry to describe a specific skin texture. When someone mentions having マシュマロ肌, or 'marshmallow skin', they are praising a complexion that looks soft, matte, and perfectly smooth.
- Japanese speakers use the onomatopoeic word もちもち to describe the bouncy texture of both マシュマロ and traditional mochi.
Examples in context
- ココアにマシュマロを入れるのは好き？Do you like to put a marshmallow in your cocoa?This sentence is useful for asking if someone enjoys adding マシュマロ to their cocoa.Tatoeba #11388479 by bunbuku, translation #10618102 by CK
- トラング、もしあなたにマシュマロを送れたら、私は送るよ。If I could send you a marshmallow, Trang, I would.This sentence expresses a hypothetical desire to send a マシュマロ to someone.Tatoeba #181951 by sugisaki, translation #1365 by Zifre
- マシュマロを食べたことがありますか？Have you ever eaten marshmallows?
- 焼いたマシュマロを食べたことがありますか？Have you ever eaten grilled marshmallows?
- このマシュマロはとてもふわふわしている。Kono mashumaro wa totemo fuwafuwa shite iru.This marshmallow is very fluffy.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a candy shop display.
- 陽葵 Himariあ、あのマシュマロ、美味しそう！A, ano mashumaro, oishisou!Oh, that marshmallow looks delicious!
- 蓮 Ren本当に。一つ買ってみる？Hontou ni. Hitotsu katte miru?It really does. Should we try buying one?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、蓮くん、一緒に食べよう。Un, Ren-kun, issho ni tabeyou.Yes, Ren, let's eat it together.
- 蓮 Renいいよ、買おう。Ii yo, kaou.Okay, let's buy it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “marshmallow” translations and entries マシュマロ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
