マクドナルド
Makudonarudo[ma̠kɯ̟do̞na̠ɾɯ̟do̞]
In Japanese, McDonald's is called マクドナルド (Makudonarudo). Wiktionary also lists マック (Makku) and マクド (Makudo).
Meaning: fast-food restaurant (name)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| マクドナルド | Makudonarudo | [ma̠kɯ̟do̞na̠ɾɯ̟do̞] (narrow) | |
| マック | Makku | [ma̠k̚kɯ̟] (narrow) | slang |
| マクド | Makudo | [ma̠kɯ̟do̞] (narrow) | dialectal, slang |
The phrase refers to the fast-food restaurant McDonald's.
Which one should you use?
The abbreviation マック is commonly used in much of Japan, particularly in the Kanto (Tokyo) region, while the abbreviation マクド is commonly used in the Kansai (Osaka/Kyoto) region.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Both マック and マクド are considered slang.
Is it said differently in some regions?
マック is particularly common in the Kanto region, whereas マクド is used in the Kansai region.
How do you pronounce it?
Makudonarudo
Did you know?
- Using マック can be ambiguous because it is also the common Japanese shorthand for a Macintosh computer.
- Despite being a single global brand, the way people refer to it acts as a linguistic litmus test for whether someone is from Eastern or Western Japan.
- During the 1980s, the rise of マクドナルド in Japan helped popularize the concept of 'fast food' as a modern, Western lifestyle symbol among Japanese youth.
Examples in context
- マックで働いてるよ。I work for McDonald's.This sentence is useful for mentioning where you work using the form マック.Tatoeba #9120391 by small_snow, translation #606317 by CK
- 近くにマクドナルドは？Is there a McDonald's near here?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of a restaurant using the form マクドナルド.Tatoeba #179879 by KK_kaku_, translation #18739 by CN
- 朝マックするのはどう？What do you think about having breakfast at McDonald's?This sentence is useful for suggesting a breakfast plan using the form マック.Tatoeba #10715800 by small_snow, translation #32875 by AlanF_US
- すみません、マクドナルドでテイクアウトをお願いします。Excuse me, I'd like to get takeaway at McDonald's, please.
- 今日、マクドに行く？Wanna go to McDonald's today?
- あの新しいマックドナルドのメニューはすごくおいしいよ。That new McDonald's menu is really delicious.
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Misaki and Ren are deciding where to eat lunch.
- 美咲 Misakiお昼はマクドナルドに行こうか。Ohiru wa Makudonarudo ni ikou ka.Shall we go to McDonald's for lunch?
- 蓮 Renいいですね。何を食べますか？Ii desu ne. Nani o tabemasu ka?That sounds good. What will you eat?
- 美咲 Misaki私はポテトとナゲットにします。Watashi wa poteto to nagetto ni shimasu.I'll have fries and nuggets.
- 蓮 Renじゃあ、急いでマクドナルドに向かいましょう。Jaa, isoide Makudonarudo ni mukaimashou.Then, let's hurry to McDonald's.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mcdonald's” translations and entries マクドナルド, マック, マクド, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
