サンドイッチ
sandoitchi[sã̠ndo̞it̚t͡ɕi]
The Japanese word for sandwich is サンドイッチ (sandoitchi). Wiktionary also lists サンド (sando).
Meaning: dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| サンドイッチ | sandoitchi | [sã̠ndo̞it̚t͡ɕi] (narrow) |
| サンド | sando | [sã̠ndo̞] (narrow) |
The term refers to the food dish. Related verbs include サンドする and 挟む, which describe the action of placing one item between two other, usually flat, items.
Which one should you use?
サンドイッチ is the standard noun for the food. While it is the primary term, the verb 挟む is the native Japanese way to describe the action of sandwiching or placing something between two things.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
サンドイッチ is the standard form. The shortened version サンド is an informal, colloquial way to refer to a sandwich and is frequently seen in the names of sandwich shops or on menu items.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
sandoitchi
Did you know?
- In Japan, the 'fruit sandwich' or フルーツサンド is often treated as a dessert, utilizing thick layers of whipped cream and fresh fruit rather than savory fillings.
- Japanese convenience stores often sell サンドイッチ wrapped in specialized plastic that requires a specific multi-step peeling process to open without touching the food.
- The term サンド is a form of 和製英語, meaning it is 'Japanese-made English' created by locals rather than being a direct import of an English phrase.
Examples in context
- サンドイッチはいかが？How about a sandwich?This sentence is useful for offering someone a sandwich using サンドイッチ.Tatoeba #9777014 by small_snow, translation #2871777 by CK
- 大きなサンドイッチね。That's a big sandwich.This sentence is useful for describing the size of a sandwich using サンドイッチ.Tatoeba #12957097 by small_snow, translation #2568773 by Hybrid
- 何のサンドイッチが欲しい？What kind of sandwich do you want?This sentence is useful for asking about the type of sandwich someone wants using サンドイッチ.Tatoeba #187724 by bunbuku, translation #24863 by CK
- Sando o hitotsu kudasai. (サンドをひとつください。)Can I have one sandwich, please?
- Yakisoba sando wa tabetakunai desu. (焼きそばサンドは食べたくないです。)I don't want to eat a yakisoba sandwich.
- 54 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Misaki and Hiroto are deciding what to eat for lunch at home.
- 美咲 Misakiサンドイッチを作るよ。Sandoitchi o tsukuru yo.I'll make some sandwiches.
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとう、楽しみ。Arigatou, tanoshimi.Thanks, I'm looking forward to it.
- 美咲 Misakiハムのサンドイッチでいい？Hamu no sandoitchi de ii?Is a ham sandwich okay?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、それでいいよ。Un, sore de ii yo.Yeah, that's fine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sandwich” translations and entries サンドイッチ, サンド, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
