ピザの具
piza no gu
In Japanese, "pizza topping" is said as ピザの具 (piza no gu).
The phrase refers to an ingredient placed on top of a pizza base before baking. While the term 具 can refer generally to the ingredients or contents of various dishes, it is a standard way to describe what is on a pizza.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of ピザ (pizza), the possessive particle の (of/ 's) and 具 (ingredient/filling/stuffing).
Which one should you use?
ピザの具 is a general term for the ingredients or filling. In contrast, the loanword トッピング specifically refers to things put on top. If you want to be more specific about the act of topping, you can use the loanword-based phrase ピザのトッピング.
How do you pronounce it?
piza no gu
Did you know?
- Many Japanese pizzas feature もち (mochi), which adds a chewy, stretchy texture to the ピザの具.
- The word 具 comes from the kanji meaning 'tool' or 'component', treating the topping as a functional component of the meal.
- In Japan, mayonnaise is a common and popular ピザの具, often drizzled over the toppings before or after baking.
Examples in context
- ピザの具は何ですか？What are the pizza toppings?
- ピザの具は何にしますか？Piza no gu wa nani ni shimasu ka?What would you like for the pizza topping?
- このピザの具は新鮮ですね。Kono piza no gu wa shinsen desu ne.The pizza toppings are fresh, aren't they?
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are ordering a pizza together.
- 健太 Kenta陽葵、ピザの具は何にする？Himari, piza no gu wa nani ni suru?Himari, what pizza toppings do you want?
- 陽葵 Himari私はチーズだけがいいな。watashi wa chiizu dake ga ii na.I just want cheese.
- 健太 Kentaじゃあ、僕はお肉を追加するよ。jaa, boku wa oniku o tsuika suru yo.Then, I will add some meat.
- 陽葵 Himariいいと思う！お願いね。ii to omou! onegai ne.I think that's good! Please do.
