マッシュポテト
masshu poteto
The English phrase 'mashed potatoes' is translated into Japanese as マッシュポテト (masshu poteto).
マッシュポテト is used to refer to the dish of mashed potatoes.
Meaning: dish (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is masshu poteto.
Did you know?
- Unlike in the US where mashed potatoes are a staple side for dinner, マッシュポテト in Japan is frequently found as a filling for sandwiches or a topping for toast.
- In Japanese food-related media, the texture of mashed potatoes is often described using the onomatopoeia ふわふわ, meaning 'fluffy'. This emphasizes the lightness of the dish.
- In Japanese restaurants, マッシュポテト is often served as a decorative swirl or a precise scoop rather than a large heap, reflecting the cultural emphasis on visual presentation.
Examples in context
- マッシュポテトを作りました。masshu poteto o tsukurimashita.I made mashed potatoes.
- マッシュポテトが大好きです。masshu poteto ga daisuki desu.I love mashed potatoes.
- 今日の副菜はマッシュポテトです。kyou no fukusai wa masshu poteto desu.Today's side dish is mashed potatoes.
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are deciding what to order at a restaurant.
- 蓮 Renサイドメニューに何を注文する？saido menyu ni nani o chuumon suru?What should we order for a side dish?
- 陽葵 Himari私はマッシュポテトが食べたいな。watashi wa masshu poteto ga tabetai na.I want to eat mashed potatoes.
- 蓮 Renいいね。じゃあ、それにしよう。ii ne. jaa, sore ni shiyou.Sounds good. Let's go with that.
- 陽葵 Himariありがとう、蓮くん。arigatou, Ren-kun.Thank you, Ren.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mashed potatoes” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
