How to Say ‘No pickles’ in Japanese
ピクルスなし
pikurusu nashi
[pee-koo-roo-soo nah-shee]
💬 Usage Tip: This is the “label” form (no [で]). You’ll hear it repeated back by staff as a confirmation phrase.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Repeating your customization is a normal check in Japan; it’s not them doubting you—it’s quality control.
Phrase Breakdown
ピクルス
pikurusu
[pee-koo-roo-soo]
pickles
Ingredient name. Often paired with なし to customize.
ピクルスなしで大丈夫です。
No pickles is fine.
なし
nashi
[nah-shee]
without; none
Attached to ピクルス to mean “no pickles.” Very common in fast-food orders.
ピクルスなしにしてください。
Please make it without pickles.
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