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How to Say ‘Shirasu is delicious, isn't it?’ in Japanese

しらす、おいしいですよね。

shirasu oishii desu yo ne

[shee-RAH-soo oy-SHEE desu yo neh]

💬 Usage Tip: In casual speech the は after the topic is often dropped and replaced by a short pause. That's why it's just しらす、 here.

Phrase Breakdown

しらす、

shirasu

Shirasu,

The topic is said on its own, with a short pause after it. This is common in casual speech, where the particle は is dropped.

Example

しらす、好きですか？

Do you like shirasu?

Words in this phrase

しらす

shirasu

[shee-RAH-soo]

whitebait

Tiny young fish, a famous specialty of Kamakura and Enoshima, often eaten on rice.

Example

しらすが好きです。

I like whitebait.

おいしいですよね。

oishii desu yo ne

It's delicious, isn't it?

This shows agreement and shared feeling with よね. Use a soft, friendly tone.

Example

お寿司、おいしいですよね。

Sushi is delicious, isn't it?

Words in this phrase

おいしい

oishii

[oy-SHEE]

delicious; tasty

An i-adjective used to praise food or drink.

Example

このラーメンはおいしいです。

This ramen is delicious.

です

desu

[desu]

is; polite ending

A polite sentence ending often used to soften statements.

Example

キャンセルしたいです。

I want to cancel.

よ

[yo]

you know

Particle used for emphasis or to assert information.

Example

わかるよね。

You know, right?

ね

[neh]

isn't it?; right?

A sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement or add warmth.

Example

すばらしい経験ですね。

That's wonderful experience, isn't it?

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