春巻き
harumaki[ha̠ɾɯ̟ma̠kʲi]
The English phrase "spring rolls" is translated into Japanese as 春巻き (harumaki).
春巻き refers to a dish consisting of pastry skins wrapped around a filling and then fried or steamed.
How do you pronounce it?
harumaki
When do people say it?
In Japan, harumaki are typically deep-fried and served as a side dish or appetizer, often in Chinese-style restaurants (Chūka-ryōri).
Did you know?
- The word 巻き in 春巻き is the same root used in 'maki-zushi' or 'maki', the rolled sushi, reflecting a broader Japanese culinary obsession with the act of rolling.
- While eating 春巻き in a 'bento', you might find a leaf of lettuce tucked inside the container. This is a practical trick used to prevent the oil from the roll from making the rice soggy.
- Despite the name including the character for 'spring', 春巻き are not a seasonal delicacy. Unlike many other Japanese dishes that change with the lunar calendar, these are a ubiquitous year-round staple.
Examples in context
- 春巻きってなんで春巻きっていうか知ってる？Do you know why spring rolls are called spring rolls?This sentence is useful for asking about the origin of the name of the form 春巻き.Tatoeba #3702226 by tommy_san, translation #3702230 by CK
- すみません、春巻きを注文したいのですが。Excuse me, I would like to order spring rolls, please.
- 春巻きをお願いします。Please give me spring rolls.
- 春巻きはとても美味しいです。Harumaki wa totemo oishii desu.Spring rolls are very delicious.
- 今日の夕飯は春巻きにしましょう。Kyou no yuuhan wa harumaki ni shimashou.Let's have spring rolls for dinner today.
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- 結衣 Yui晩ご飯、何がいい？Bangohan, nani ga ii?What would you like for dinner?
- 陽太 Yota春巻きが食べたいな。Harumaki ga tabetai na.I want to eat spring rolls.
- 結衣 Yuiいいよ、作ってあげるね。Ii yo, tsukutte ageru ne.Okay, I will make them for you.
- 陽太 Yotaやった！楽しみにしてるよ。Yatta! Tanoshimi ni shiteru yo.Yay! I'm looking forward to it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 春巻き, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
