ナゲット
nagetto[na̠ɡe̞t̚to̞]
The English phrase 'nuggets' is translated into Japanese as ナゲット (nagetto).
This term refers to small pieces of breaded and fried chicken meat.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is nagetto.
Did you know?
- While ナゲット is the standard term, you will often see it paired with チキン to form チキン・ナゲット to ensure there is no confusion with gold nuggets, which are also called ナゲット.
- In Japanese convenience stores, ナゲット are frequently sold in 'hot snack' cases and are often eaten on the go using a small wooden pick rather than a fork.
- Many Japanese fast food chains offer ナゲット with a variety of regional dipping sauces that go beyond mustard and BBQ, including soy-based or wasabi flavors.
Examples in context
- チキンナゲットを食べたいです。Chikin nagetto o tabetai desu.I want to eat chicken nuggets.
- このナゲットはとても美味しいです。Kono nagetto wa totemo oishii desu.These nuggets are very delicious.
- ナゲットを５個ください。Nagetto o goko kudasai.Please give me five nuggets.
Example conversation
At a fast food restaurant.
- 健太 Kentaナゲットはどうする？Nagetto wa dou suru?What about the nuggets?
- 陽葵 Himari私はナゲットがいい！Watashi wa nagetto ga ii!I want the nuggets!
- 健太 Kentaじゃあ、ナゲットを注文するね。Jaa, nagetto o chuumon suru ne.Then, I will order the nuggets.
- 陽葵 Himariありがとう、健太くん。Arigatou, Kenta-kun.Thank you, Kenta.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ナゲット, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
