ピザ
piza[pʲiza̠]
The English word "pizza" is translated into Japanese as ピザ (piza). Wiktionary also lists ピッツァ (pittsa) and ピザパイ (pizapai).
Meaning: Italian dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ピザ | piza | [pʲiza̠] (narrow) |
| ピッツァ | pittsa | [pʲit̚t͡sa̠] (narrow) |
| ピザパイ | pizapai |
ピザ is the general term used for the Italian dish. You may also encounter related terms such as ペパロニ for "pepperoni".
Which one should you use?
While ピザ is the standard term, ピッツァ is a more formal or specialized way to refer specifically to authentic Italian-style pizza. ピザパイ is a more specific term used to refer to a pizza pie or a specific type of pizza-like pastry rather than the general dish.
How do you pronounce it?
piza
Did you know?
- In Japan, ピザ is frequently topped with ingredients that would be unusual in Italy, such as corn, mayonnaise and potatoes.
- In Japan, ピザ is often categorized as a 'party food' rather than a casual weekday meal, making it a common choice for special social gatherings.
- The word ピザ is a transliteration based on the original Italian spelling, whereas ピッツァ is a transcription based on the actual Italian pronunciation.
Examples in context
- ピザ食べたい。I want to eat pizza.This sentence shows how to express a desire to eat ピザ.Tatoeba #3635285 by tommy_san, translation #3777902 by CK
- ピザを食べよう。Let's eat pizza.This sentence is a suggestion to eat ピザ.Tatoeba #8075137 by Ninja, translation #8071455 by CK
- ピザが一番好き。Pizza is my favourite food.This sentence is used to state that ピザ is a favorite food.Tatoeba #11935606 by small_snow, translation #11935598 by sundown
- ピザをお願いします。Piza wo onegaishimasu.
- 135 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yui and Hiroto are deciding what to order for dinner.
- 結衣 Yui今日の夕食、ピザにする？Kyou no yuushoku, piza ni suru?Shall we have pizza for dinner today?
- 大翔 Hirotoいいよ、ピザを食べよう。Ii yo, piza o tabeyou.Sure, let's eat pizza.
- 結衣 Yui何のピザが食べたい？Nan no piza ga tabetai?What kind of pizza do you want to eat?
- 大翔 Hirotoマルゲリータのピザがいいな。Marugerīta no piza ga ii na.A Margherita pizza would be good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pizza” translations and entries ピザ, ピッツァ, ピザパイ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ピザ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
