オレオ
Oreo
The Japanese word for the Nabisco cookie brand Oreo is オレオ.
オレオ is a noun used to refer to the specific Nabisco cookie brand.
Meaning: Nabisco cookie brand (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
Oreo
Did you know?
- You will often find オレオ flavored products in Japan that do not exist in the US, such as Oreo-flavored cream puffs.
- While English speakers use the term 'Oreo', Japanese consumers often refer to the specific sandwich cookie texture using the word サクサク (sakusaku), which describes a light, crispy crunch.
- In Japanese supermarkets, you might see the brand categorized under ビスケット (bisuketto), even though English speakers typically distinguish between 'biscuits' and 'cookies'.
Examples in context
- 「オレオを買いたいんですが、どこで買えますか？」I want to buy Oreos, but where can I get them?
- オレオが好きです。Oreo ga suki desu.I like Oreos.
- オレオを半分に分けました。Oreo o hanbun ni wakemashita.I split the Oreo in half.
- スーパーでオレオを買いました。Suupaa de Oreo o kaimashita.I bought Oreos at the supermarket.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what snack to eat at home.
- 陽太 Yota美咲、何かお菓子はある？Misaki, nani ka okashi wa aru?Misaki, do we have any snacks?
- 美咲 Misakiオレオが少し残っているよ。Oreo ga sukoshi nokotte iru yo.There are a few Oreos left.
- 陽太 Yotaじゃあ、それを食べよう。Jaa, sore o tabeyou.Then, let's eat those.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太、ミルクも用意するね。Youta, miruku mo youi suru ne.Youta, I'll get some milk too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “oreo” translations and entries オレオ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
