How to Say "Mayonnaise" in Japanese

マヨネーズ

mayonēzu[ma̠jo̞ne̞ːzɨ]

The Japanese word for mayonnaise is マヨネーズ (mayonēzu).

The word refers to the condiment made from a base of egg yolks and oil.

Meaning: cream with a base of egg yolks and oil (noun)

Which one should you use?

マヨネーズ is the standard form, while マヨ and まよ are shortened versions used in casual speech.

mayonēzu

Some Japanese people use the word マヨる as a slang verb, meaning to put mayonnaise on something or to be obsessed with adding it to everything.
In Japan, マヨネーズ is frequently used as a condiment for okonomiyaki and takoyaki, where it is often drizzled in a distinctive, thin zigzag pattern over the top of the dish.
Japanese マヨネーズ typically uses rice vinegar instead of the distilled white vinegar or lemon juice common in Western versions, giving it a milder flavor.

マヨネーズと醤油を買わなきゃ。
I need to buy some mayonnaise and soy sauce.
This sentence shows how to list mayonnaise with another item like soy sauce.
Tatoeba #11933176 by small_snow, translation #11662007 by sundown
ポテチにマヨネーズつけると、うまい！
It tastes pretty good when you put mayonnaise on potato chips!
This sentence illustrates using mayonnaise as a topping for potato chips.
Tatoeba #11898498 by small_snow, translation #11915785 by end
マヨネーズと胡麻ペーストの相性は抜群だ。
Mayonnaise and sesame paste go really well together.
This sentence describes how mayonnaise pairs well with sesame paste.
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すみません、マヨネーズをお願いできますか？
Excuse me, could I please have some mayonnaise?
サンドイッチにマヨ足してもいい？
Can I add some mayo to the sandwich?
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At a picnic, Hiroto is preparing some snacks.

大翔 Hiroto

マヨネーズは持ってきた？
mayone-zu wa motte kita?
Did you bring the mayonnaise?
陽葵 Himari

うん、鞄に入っているよ。
un, kaban ni haitte iru yo.
Yes, it's in my bag.
大翔 Hiroto

よかった、サラダに使おう。
yokatta, sarada ni tsukaou.
Great, let's use it for the salad.
陽葵 Himari

じゃあ、準備するね。
jaa, junbi suru ne.
Okay, I'll get it ready.

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