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How to Say ‘No pickles.’ in Japanese

ピクルスなしで。

pikurusu nashi de

[pee-koo-roo-soo nah-shee deh]

💬 Usage Tip: Short and natural. If you want softer/politer: [ピクルスなしでお願いします。].

🇯🇵 In Japan: Staff may repeat it back to confirm, so listen for [ピクルスなしですね].

Phrase Breakdown

ピクルス

pikurusu

[pee-koo-roo-soo]

pickles

Ingredient name used for customizing your burger. Common request: ピクルスなしで.

Example

ピクルスなしで。

No pickles, please.

なし

nashi

[nah-shee]

without; none

Means “no/without.” Used with ingredients to request removal.

Example

ピクルスなしでお願いします。

No pickles, please.

de

[deh]

with; by; in (as/is)

Shows the condition of your order: “with no pickles.” Often followed by お願いします/ください.

Example

ピクルスなしでお願いします。

No pickles, please.

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