タキス
Takisu
タキス (Takisu) is the Japanese way to say Takis, a brand of rolled corn tortilla chips known for their strong spicy and lime flavor.
タキス refers specifically to the brand of rolled corn tortilla chips characterized by their intense spicy and lime seasoning.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Takisu.
Did you know?
- Japanese consumers often describe the lime flavor of タキス using the word レモン 'lemon', as the specific distinction between lime and lemon is less common in casual Japanese food descriptions.
- Because タキス are an imported novelty, they are frequently found in 'don Quijote' stores, which are known as 'discount labyrinths' for their chaotic layouts and eclectic variety of foreign goods.
- When pronouncing タキス, the 'su' at the end is frequently 'devoiced', meaning the vowel sound disappears and leaves only a soft 's' sound. This technique allows the Japanese pronunciation to sound much closer to the English 'Takis' than the written katakana suggests.
Examples in context
- タキスはとても辛いですね。Takisu wa totemo karai desu ne.Takis are very spicy, aren't they?
- コンビニでタキスを買いました。Konbini de Takisu o kaimashita.I bought some Takis at the convenience store.
- タキスは酸味もあって美味しいです。Takisu wa sanmi mo atte oishii desu.Takis are delicious because they have a tangy flavor too.
Example conversation
Two friends are snacking in a living room.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太くん、タキス食べる？Hinata-kun, Takisu taberu?Hinata, do you want to eat some Takis?
- 陽太 Yotaありがとう、いただきます。Arigatou, itadakimasu.Thanks, I'll have some.
- 陽葵 Himariこのタキスはすごくスパイシーだよ。Kono Takisu wa sugoku supaisii da yo.These Takis are really spicy.
- 陽太 Yota本当だ、すごく刺激的だね。Hontou da, sugoku shigekiteki da ne.You're right, they are very intense.
