タコス
takosu[ta̠ko̞sɨ]
The Japanese phrase for "tacos" is タコス (takosu).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because タコス is a loanword from English, it is written using the Katakana script.
How do you pronounce it?
takosu
Did you know?
- In Japan, タコス are often sold as 'taco rice' タコライス, where the ingredients of a taco are served over a bed of steamed white rice.
- In Japanese, the word タコス (takosu) is specifically designed to avoid being confused with the word タコ (tako), which means 'octopus'.
- Taco rice タコライス originated in Okinawa, which has a long history of US military presence and a distinct food culture from mainland Japan.
Examples in context
- ピザとタコスだったら、どっちが好き？Which do you like better, pizza or tacos?This sentence is useful for comparing preferences between pizza and タコス.Tatoeba #9640492 by small_snow, translation #8540082 by CK
- メキシコと言えば、やっぱタコスでしょ。Mention Mexico, and tacos come to mind.This sentence is useful for associating Mexico with タコス.Tatoeba #194657 by small_snow, translation #31830 by CM
- タコスをくださいPlease give me tacos.
- タコスが大好きですI love tacos.
- タコスの味は素晴らしいですねThe taste of tacos is amazing, isn't it?
- タコスには様々な具材が入っていますTacos have various fillings.
- メキシカンフードが大好きです。特にタコスがお気に入りですI love Mexican food. Tacos, in particular, are my favorite.
- 今日はタコスを食べに行こう。Kyou wa takosu o tabe ni ikou.Let's go eat tacos today.
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- 美咲 Misakiお昼は何がいい？Ohiru wa nani ga ii?What do you want for lunch?
- 健太 Kentaタコスはどうかな？Takosu wa dou kana?How about tacos?
- 美咲 Misakiいいよ！大好き。Ii yo! Daisuki.Sounds good! I love them.
- 健太 Kentaじゃあ、あのお店に行こう。Jaa, ano omise ni ikou.Then, let's go to that shop.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry タコス, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries タコス, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
