ペパーミント
pepāminto[pe̞pa̠ːmʲĩnto̞]
Peppermint in Japanese is ペパーミント (pepāminto). Wiktionary also lists 薄荷 (hakka) and ミント (minto).
Meaning: herb (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ペパーミント | pepāminto | [pe̞pa̠ːmʲĩnto̞] (narrow) |
| 薄荷 | hakka | [ha̠k̚ka̠] (narrow) |
| ミント | minto | [mʲĩnto̞] (narrow) |
Peppermint refers to the specific herb. While ペパーミント specifically refers to peppermint, ミント is the more common, general term used for any kind of mint.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The kanji form 薄荷 (hakka) is often used in more formal, medicinal or traditional contexts, such as on ingredient labels for herbal medicines or traditional products.
How do you pronounce it?
pepāminto
Did you know?
- Traditional Japanese medicine, influenced by ancient Chinese practices, used 薄荷 to treat fever and coughs long before the English word 'peppermint' entered the language.
- The term ミント is frequently used in Japan to describe 'mint color', a specific shade of light green or turquoise.
- The traditional term 薄荷 is the root of the word ハッカ油 (hakka-yu), a potent peppermint oil used in Japan to cool the skin or treat headaches.
Examples in context
- ハッカは、スースースとした清涼感をもたらす香りのハーブです。Peppermint is an herb with a refreshing scent that brings a cooling sensation.
- ペパーミントの甘い香りは、リラックス効果がありますよ。The sweet scent of peppermint has a relaxing effect.
- ペパーミントの香りはとても爽やかです。Pepāminto no kaori wa totemo sawayaka desu.The scent of peppermint is very refreshing.
- 庭にペパーミントを植えました。Niwa ni pepāminto o uemashita.I planted peppermint in the garden.
- ペパーミントのティーを飲みますか？Pepāminto no tī o nomimasu ka?Would you like to drink some peppermint tea?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking in a kitchen while making tea.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮さん、ペパーミントの葉はありますか？Ren-san, pepāminto no ha wa arimasu ka?Ren, do you have any peppermint leaves?
- 蓮 Renはい、キッチンにありますよ。Hai, kitchin ni arimasu yo.Yes, they are in the kitchen.
- 陽葵 Himariありがとうございます。すごくいい香りがしますね。Arigatō gozaimasu. Sugoku ii kaori ga shimasu ne.Thank you. It has a wonderful scent.
- 蓮 Ren陽葵さんのために、新鮮なものを選びました。Himari-san no tame ni, shinsenna mono o erabimashita.I chose fresh ones for you, Himari.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peppermint” translations and entries ペパーミント, 薄荷, ミント, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
