How to Say ‘Hamburger’ in Japanese
ハンバーガー
hanbaagaa
[hahm-bahh-gahh]
💬 Usage Tip: If you just say [ハンバーガー] with a clear tone, it can function as an order by itself in fast food.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Pointing at the menu while saying [ハンバーガー] is a super foreigner-friendly strategy.
Phrase Breakdown
ハンバーガー
hanbaagaa
[hahm-bahh-gahh]
Hamburger
A standard loanword item name you can say clearly at the counter.
ハンバーガーとポテトをください。
A hamburger and fries, please.
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