プト
puto
プト is the Japanese way to say the English phrase 'puto', referring to a traditional steamed rice cake from the Philippines.
How do you pronounce it?
puto
Did you know?
- In Japanese menus, プト is sometimes described as フィリピン風蒸しパン ('Philippine-style steamed bread') to help customers understand the texture.
- When writing プト in a sentence, Japanese speakers use a specific punctuation mark called the 'middle dot' (・) if listing it alongside other Filipino foods to keep the loanwords separate.
- Although プト is written with three characters, the 'u' sound in プ is often 'devoiced' in standard Tokyo Japanese, making it sound more like 'p-to'.
Examples in context
- プトはとても柔らかいです。Puto wa totemo yawarakai desu.The puto is very soft.
- フィリピンのプトを食べました。Firipin no puto o tabemashita.I ate Filipino puto.
- このプトは甘いですね。Kono puto wa amai desu ne.This puto is sweet, isn't it?
Example conversation
A woman and a man are sharing a snack at home.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太、このプトを食べてみて。Youta, kono puto o tabete mite.Youta, try eating this puto.
- 陽太 Yotaわあ、ふわふわしていて美味しい！Waa, fuwafuwa shite ite oishii!Wow, it's fluffy and delicious!
- 陽葵 Himariフィリピンの伝統的なお菓子なのよ。Firipin no dentouteki na okashi na no yo.It is a traditional Filipino snack.
- 陽太 Yotaもっと食べたいな。Motto tabetai na.I want to eat more.
