How to Say "Peaches" in Japanese

桃

momo[mo̞mo̞]

The English word "peaches" is translated into Japanese as 桃 (momo).

The word 桃 refers to the fruit known as peaches.

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In Japanese folklore, 桃 are believed to ward off evil spirits and are often used in purification rituals.
One theory for the origin of 桃 is that it comes from a doubling of the word for 'hair', because of the fruit's fuzzy skin.
The most famous character in Japanese folklore, Momotarō, means 'Peach Boy' because he was discovered inside a giant 桃.

桃はケバケバしてます。
Peaches are fuzzy.
This sentence uses 桃 to describe the fuzzy texture of peaches.
Tatoeba #10049668 by small_snow, translation #9951057 by ddnktr
好きなだけ桃を取りなさい。
Take as many peaches as you like.
This sentence uses 桃 to suggest taking as many peaches as one likes.
Tatoeba #173805 by bunbuku, translation #240665 by CK
欲しいだけ桃を持っていって。
Take as many peaches as you want.
This sentence uses 桃 to suggest taking as many peaches as one wants.
Tatoeba #2697665 by bunbuku, translation #1578554 by CM
今日、スーパーで桃を買いました。
Today, I bought peaches at the supermarket.
いいですね！桃は甘くておいしいですよね。
That's great! Peaches are sweet and delicious, aren't they?
ももちゃん、明日ピクニックに桃を持って行こうよ！
Momo-chan, let's bring peaches for tomorrow's picnic!
いいね！桃大好きだから嬉しいな。
Sounds good! I love peaches, so I'm happy about it.
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Two friends are shopping at a local market.

結衣 Yui

この桃、すごく美味しそうだよ。
Kono momo, sugoku oishisou da yo.
These peaches look delicious.
大翔 Hiroto

本当だね。いくつか買っていこうか。
Hontou da ne. Ikutsu ka katte ikou ka.
You're right. Shall we buy some?
結衣 Yui

うん、大翔の好きな桃をたくさん選んで。
Un, Hiroto no suki na momo o takusan erande.
Yes, pick out lots of the peaches you like, Hiroto.
大翔 Hiroto

ありがとう、じゃあこれにするよ。
Arigatou, jaa kore ni suru yo.
Thanks, I'll take these then.

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