When talking about food in Japanese, you'll often encounter words that sound very similar to their English counterparts. This is because many food names are loanwords, taken directly from English and written in katakana.
「トマト」 (tomato) is a great example of this. It's a common vegetable that's used in many dishes worldwide, and you'll find it just as prevalent in Japanese cuisine.
Understanding these loanwords is very practical. Once you recognize the pattern, you can quickly learn new vocabulary for ingredients and dishes, making your dining experiences in Japan much easier and more enjoyable.
When talking about food in Japanese, you'll often encounter loanwords, and トマト (tomato) is a great example. It's written in katakana because it's a word borrowed from English. You can use it just like you would in English to refer to the fruit/vegetable itself. For instance, you might say トマトが好きです (tomato ga suki desu) to express that you like tomatoes. It's a common ingredient in many Japanese dishes as well, showing up in salads, pasta, and even some traditional preparations.
When talking about vegetables in Japanese, you'll often encounter borrowed words, especially for those that aren't traditionally native to Japan. トマト is a perfect example of a gairaigo (外来語), a word adopted from a foreign language, in this case, English.
It's written in katakana, which is the script typically used for foreign loanwords. You'll hear トマト used in everyday conversations, whether you're at the grocery store, ordering food at a restaurant, or talking about cooking.
Its pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, as it closely mirrors the English 'tomato' but with Japanese phonetics.
When talking about food in Japanese, you'll often encounter loanwords, and トマト (tomato) is a great example. Many foods, especially fruits and vegetables that aren't native to Japan, are expressed using katakana to indicate their foreign origin.
For instance, you might order a トマトサラダ (tomato salad) or say you like トマトジュース (tomato juice). It's a straightforward word that's very easy to integrate into everyday conversations about meals and groceries.
トマト 30秒了解
- fruit
- vegetable
- red
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
Let's talk about a super common word: トマト (tomato). Yes, it means 'tomato.' Easy, right? This word is a loanword from English, which is why it sounds so similar. In Japanese, many foreign words are adopted and written in Katakana. トマト is a perfect example of this.
- DEFINITION
- Tomato.
You'll use トマト in pretty much the same way you use 'tomato' in English. When you're talking about food, groceries, cooking, or even just describing something red and round, this is the word you need.
サラダにトマトを入れますか？
Do you want to put tomatoes in the salad?
トマトジュースは好きですか？
Do you like tomato juice?
It’s important to remember that because it’s a Katakana word, you pronounce it with a Japanese accent, not a direct English one. Think 'toh-MAH-toh' rather than 'toh-MAY-toh.' The 'Toh' sounds like the 'to' in 'tofu.' The 'Mah' is like the 'ma' in 'mama.' And the final 'toh' is the same as the first 'toh.'
You'll often hear トマト in daily conversations, especially when discussing meals, shopping lists, or visiting restaurants. For example, if you're at a supermarket, you might hear someone ask, 「トマトはどこですか？」 (Where are the tomatoes?). Or if you're ordering food, 「トマトソースのパスタ」 (pasta with tomato sauce) is a common phrase.
Even though it's a simple word, knowing トマト is crucial for basic communication about food. It's one of those essential building blocks for everyday Japanese.
- When you're making a shopping list.
- When you're describing a dish.
- When you're talking about healthy eating.
It's not just for talking about the raw fruit/vegetable itself. You'll find it in compound words too, like トマトケチャップ (tomato ketchup) or トマト缶 (canned tomatoes). The versatility is just like in English.
トマトケチャップが必要です。
I need tomato ketchup.
So, there you have it. トマト is 'tomato.' Super straightforward, super useful. Don't overthink it, just use it! This is a core vocabulary word you'll encounter often, so make sure to get comfortable with it.
§ トマト (Tomato): Where you actually hear this word
You're learning Japanese, and you've just learned the word トマト (tomato). Great! But where are you actually going to encounter this word in everyday Japanese life? It's not just for grocery lists. Let's break down some common situations.
§ In the kitchen and at restaurants
This is probably the most obvious place. Japan loves fresh produce, and tomatoes are a staple. You'll see トマト on menus, in recipe books, and during conversations about food. If you're cooking or ordering, this word will come up often.
- DEFINITION
- Salad
トマトサラダをください。
(Please give me a tomato salad.)
- DEFINITION
- Soup
トマトスープは好きですか？
(Do you like tomato soup?)
§ In grocery stores and markets
When you're shopping for food, トマト will be clearly marked. Japanese supermarkets are usually very well-organized, and produce sections are easy to navigate. You'll see signs, price tags, and packaging using this katakana word.
Price tags: Look for 値段 (nedan - price) next to トマト.
Sales flyers: Supermarket flyers (チラシ - chirashi) often feature seasonal produce, including トマト.
このトマトはいくらですか？
(How much are these tomatoes?)
§ In conversations about health and diet
Tomatoes are known for their health benefits, so you might hear トマト in discussions about healthy eating, vitamins, or specific diets. Japanese culture values health and well-being, so these conversations are quite common.
トマトは体にいいです。
(Tomatoes are good for your body.)
§ In gardening or farming contexts
If you're ever discussing gardening, agriculture, or visiting a farm in Japan, トマト will certainly come up. Many people enjoy growing their own vegetables, even in urban areas. You might hear about different varieties of tomatoes or how to care for them.
トマトを育てています。
(I am growing tomatoes.)
§ In news or documentaries about food and farming
Occasionally, news reports or documentaries might cover topics related to agriculture, seasonal produce, or food trends. If tomatoes are relevant, you'll hear トマト. This isn't an everyday occurrence, but it's good to be aware of.
So, while トマト is a simple word, its usage extends beyond just pointing at it in a store. Keep an ear out for it in these different contexts to really solidify your understanding.
§ What does トマト mean?
トマト (tomato) is a direct loanword from English. It's written in Katakana, which is typically used for foreign words. This means it's pronounced very similarly to how you'd say "tomato" in English, but with a Japanese accent.
- Japanese Word
- トマト
- Pronunciation
- To-ma-to
- Meaning
- Tomato
- Part of Speech
- Noun
- CEFR Level
- B1
§ How to use トマト
You can use トマト just like you would use "tomato" in English. It refers to the fruit itself, whether it's whole, sliced, or part of a dish.
サラダにトマトを入れます。
Hint: I'll put tomatoes in the salad.
トマトジュースは好きですか？
Hint: Do you like tomato juice?
§ Similar words and when to use トマト
For the word "tomato," there isn't really an alternative Japanese word. Since it's a relatively new food item in Japan (compared to traditional Japanese vegetables), the loanword トマト is universally used. You won't find a native Japanese word that means "tomato."
However, it's good to be aware of how other fruits and vegetables are referred to in Japanese, as some might use loanwords and some might use native Japanese words or kanji. This can be a bit tricky, but here are some examples:
- Loanwords (Katakana): Many Western fruits and vegetables are called by their Katakana loanwords.
- バナナ (banana)
- オレンジ (orange)
- キャベツ (cabbage)
- レタス (lettuce)
- Native Japanese words/Kanji: Traditional Japanese produce often has native words, usually written in Hiragana or Kanji.
- りんご (ringo - apple)
- みかん (mikan - mandarin orange)
- だいこん (daikon - Japanese radish)
- なす (nasu - eggplant)
For トマト specifically, always use トマト. There's no other common word you need to worry about. The only variation you might encounter is if it's part of a compound word or a specific dish name, but even then, トマト will be the core component.
How Formal Is It?
"このサラダには新鮮なトマトが入っております。 (This salad contains fresh tomatoes.)"
"トマトは夏が旬の野菜です。 (Tomatoes are a summer vegetable.)"
"今日の夕飯、トマトと卵炒めにしない？ (For dinner tonight, how about stir-fried tomato and egg?)"
"あかいトマト、おいしいね！ (Red tomatoes are yummy!)"
"この店、マジでトマトうまいんだぜ。 (This shop's tomatoes are seriously good.)"
发音指南
- Don't stretch out the 'to' sound too much at the beginning or the end.
难度评级
katakana, short word
katakana, short word
simple pronunciation
common word
接下来学什么
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需要掌握的语法
Using particles like に (ni) to indicate a location or direction for verbs of existence or action.
サラダにトマトを入れます。(I'll put tomatoes **in** the salad.)
Using は (wa) as a topic marker to indicate what the sentence is about.
このトマト**は**とてもおいしいです。(As for this tomato, it is very delicious.)
Using を (o) as a direct object marker.
トマトジュース**を**飲みますか。(Do you drink tomato juice?)
Using the plain form of adjectives before nouns to modify them.
赤い**トマト**が好きです。(I like red tomatoes.)
Using が (ga) to mark the subject of a sentence, especially when introducing new information or expressing likes/dislikes.
赤いトマト**が**好きです。(I like red tomatoes.)
按水平分级的例句
これはトマトです。
This is a tomato.
これは (kore wa) means 'this is'.
トマトを食べます。
I eat a tomato.
～を食べます (o tabemasu) means 'eat ~'.
トマトは好きですか？
Do you like tomatoes?
～は好きですか (wa suki desu ka) means 'do you like ~?'.
トマトジュースを飲みます。
I drink tomato juice.
～を飲みます (o nomimasu) means 'drink ~'.
トマトが赤いです。
The tomato is red.
～が赤い (ga akai) means 'is red'.
おいしいトマトですね。
It's a delicious tomato, isn't it?
おいしい (oishii) means 'delicious'. ～ですね (desu ne) is a tag question.
トマトをください。
Please give me a tomato.
～をください (o kudasai) means 'please give me ~'.
トマトは野菜です。
A tomato is a vegetable.
野菜 (yasai) means 'vegetable'.
サラダにトマトを入れます。
I'll put tomatoes in the salad.
このトマトはとても新鮮です。
This tomato is very fresh.
トマトジュースを飲みました。
I drank tomato juice.
庭でトマトを育てています。
I'm growing tomatoes in the garden.
トマトが好きですか。
Do you like tomatoes?
トマトは赤い野菜です。
Tomatoes are red vegetables.
スープにトマトが入っています。
There are tomatoes in the soup.
トマトを3つ買いました。
I bought three tomatoes.
新鮮なトマトを使ってサラダを作りました。
I made a salad using fresh tomatoes.
新鮮な (shinsen na): fresh (adjectival noun). 使って (tsukatte): using (te-form of tsukau, to use).
このスープにはトマトの酸味がよく合います。
The tartness of tomatoes goes well with this soup.
酸味 (sanmi): tartness/sourness. よく合います (yoku aimasu): goes well (with).
彼はトマトが嫌いですが、トマトソースは食べられます。
He dislikes tomatoes, but he can eat tomato sauce.
嫌い (kirai): dislike (na-adjective). 食べられます (taberaremasu): can eat (potential form of taberu, to eat).
夏の暑い日には、冷たいトマトジュースが最高です。
On hot summer days, cold tomato juice is the best.
暑い日 (atsui hi): hot day. 最高 (saikō): the best (na-adjective).
トマトを育てていますが、今年はあまり実がなりません。
I'm growing tomatoes, but they haven't produced much fruit this year.
育てています (sodate te imasu): am growing (te-form of sodateru, to grow, plus iru for continuous action). 実がなりません (mi ga narimasen): don't bear fruit (narimasen is negative of naru, to become/bear fruit).
サンドイッチに薄切りのトマトを入れました。
I put thinly sliced tomatoes in the sandwich.
薄切り (usugiri): thinly sliced. 入れます (iremasu): put in.
トマトにはリコピンが多く含まれているので、健康に良いです。
Tomatoes contain a lot of lycopene, so they are good for your health.
多く含まれています (ōku fukumarete imasu): contain a lot (passive form of fukumu, to contain, plus iru for state). 健康に良い (kenkō ni ii): good for health.
彼女はトマトをそのまま丸かじりするのが好きだ。
She likes to eat tomatoes whole, taking a bite directly.
そのまま (sono mama): as is/without change. 丸かじり (marukajiri): biting into something whole.
このスープには新鮮なトマトがたくさん入っています。
This soup has a lot of fresh tomatoes.
完熟したトマトは甘くて美味しいですね。
Ripe tomatoes are sweet and delicious, aren' t they?
サラダにトマトを一切れ加えると、彩りがよくなります。
Adding a slice of tomato to the salad makes it more colorful.
トマトソースはパスタ料理の基本です。
Tomato sauce is a staple for pasta dishes.
ベランダでミニトマトを育てています。
I'm growing cherry tomatoes on the balcony.
トマトはビタミンCが豊富なので、健康に良いとされています。
Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C, so they are considered good for health.
冷やしたトマトは夏の暑い日にぴったりです。
Chilled tomatoes are perfect on a hot summer day.
トマトとチーズの組み合わせはどんな料理にも合います。
The combination of tomato and cheese goes well with any dish.
常见搭配
常用短语
トマトを食べる
to eat a tomato
トマトが赤い
the tomato is red
トマトが好きです
I like tomatoes
このトマトは甘い
this tomato is sweet
トマトを切る
to cut a tomato
トマトの皮をむく
to peel a tomato
トマトを育てる
to grow tomatoes
トマト料理
tomato dish
フレッシュトマト
fresh tomato
トマトとチーズ
tomato and cheese
容易混淆的词
This is often used for prepared potato dishes like 'potato chips' (ポテトチップス) or 'French fries' (フライドポテト), rather than the raw vegetable.
While 'orenji' refers to the color orange, it can also refer to a Western-style orange fruit, which is different from 'mikan'.
This Katakana word is generally used when referring to the company 'Apple' or in product names, not usually for the fruit itself.
语法模式
容易混淆
The pronunciation is very similar to English, but it's important to remember it's written in Katakana because it's a foreign loanword.
This is simply the Japanese word for 'tomato'. There isn't much difference in meaning, but understanding its Katakana form is key.
とまとを一つください。(Tomato o hitotsu kudasai.) - Please give me one tomato. (Hint: 'o hitotsu kudasai' means 'please give me one')
Often confused with 'satsuma-imo' (sweet potato) due to both being common root vegetables.
じゃがいも refers to a regular potato. It's not sweet.
じゃがいもでポテトチップスを作ります。(Jaga-imo de poteto chippusu o tsukurimasu.) - I will make potato chips with potatoes. (Hint: 'de' indicates the material, 'tsukurimasu' means 'to make')
Similar to 'jaga-imo', learners often mix them up because both are 'potatoes' in a broad sense.
さつまいも is a sweet potato, known for its distinct sweet flavor and often used in desserts or roasted.
さつまいもは甘くて美味しいです。(Satsuma-imo wa amakute oishii desu.) - Sweet potatoes are sweet and delicious. (Hint: 'amakute' means 'sweet and', 'oishii desu' means 'is delicious')
Many English speakers equate it directly to 'orange', but it's a specific type of citrus.
みかん specifically refers to a Satsuma mandarin orange, which is typically seedless and easy to peel, unlike the broader category of 'orange' (オレンジ - orenji).
冬にはみかんをたくさん食べます。(Fuyu ni wa mikan o takusan tabemasu.) - I eat a lot of mandarins in winter. (Hint: 'fuyu ni wa' means 'in winter', 'takusan' means 'a lot', 'tabemasu' means 'to eat')
While straightforward, some might confuse it with other round fruits, especially if they only know the Katakana for 'apple' (アップル - appuru), which is less common for the fruit itself.
りんご is the standard Japanese word for 'apple'. アップル is usually used in product names like 'Apple Pie'.
毎日りんごを一つ食べます。(Mainichi ringo o hitotsu tabemasu.) - I eat one apple every day. (Hint: 'mainichi' means 'every day', 'hitotsu' means 'one')
句型
X は Y です。
トマトは野菜です。 (Tomatoes are vegetables.)
X を V ます。
トマトを食べます。 (I eat tomatoes.)
X に Y を入れます。
サラダにトマトを入れます。 (I put tomatoes in the salad.)
X と Y。
トマトとレタス。 (Tomatoes and lettuce.)
X は Y が好きです。
私はトマトが好きです。 (I like tomatoes.)
X は Y に良いです。
トマトは健康に良いです。 (Tomatoes are good for your health.)
X を V てください。
トマトを切ってください。 (Please cut the tomatoes.)
X の Y。
トマトの味。 (The taste of tomatoes.)
如何使用
The Japanese word for 'tomato' is トマト (tomato). This is a common example of a loanword, meaning it's borrowed directly from another language (in this case, English). It's written in katakana, which is typically used for foreign words, scientific names, and emphasis. You'll hear this word frequently in daily conversation, especially when talking about food or grocery shopping.
A common mistake might be trying to find a kanji or hiragana equivalent for 'tomato'. Remember, loanwords like this are almost always written in katakana. So, don't try to write it as とまと (tomado) or look for a kanji character; just stick with トマト.
小贴士
Katakana for 'Tomato'
Notice how 'トマト' is written in Katakana. This is because it's a loanword, coming from English. Many fruits and vegetables, especially those not native to Japan, are written this way.
Pronunciation of 'トマト'
The pronunciation is very close to the English 'tomato'. The 'ト' sound is like 'to' in toast, 'マ' is like 'ma' in mama, and the final 'ト' is again like 'to'. Practice saying it: to-ma-to.
Plural Forms in Japanese
In Japanese, nouns don't typically change for plural forms. So, 'トマト' can mean 'a tomato' or 'tomatoes' depending on the context. If you need to specify quantity, you'll use a counter word, but just 'トマト' is fine for general reference.
Common Usage: In the Supermarket
When you're at a Japanese supermarket, you'll see 'トマト' clearly labeled on the shelves. It's a very common food item, so it's a good word to recognize immediately.
Common Usage: In Recipes
You'll often encounter 'トマト' in Japanese recipes, especially for Western-style dishes or salads. For example, 'トマトサラダ' (tomato salad) or 'トマトソース' (tomato sauce).
Using 'の' for Possession
If you want to say something like 'tomato juice', you'd use 'トマトのジュース' (tomato no jyuusu). The particle 'の' (no) acts like 'of' or shows possession. So, 'juice of tomato'.
Adjectives with 'トマト'
You can describe tomatoes using adjectives. For example, '赤いトマト' (akai tomato) means 'red tomato'. 'おいしいトマト' (oishii tomato) means 'delicious tomato'.
Asking for Tomatoes
If you want to buy tomatoes, you could say 'トマトをください' (tomato o kudasai), meaning 'Please give me tomatoes'. The 'を' (o) is a direct object particle, and 'ください' means 'please give'.
Practice with Sentences
Try making simple sentences. For example, '私はトマトが好きです' (Watashi wa tomato ga suki desu). This means 'I like tomatoes'. The 'は' (wa) marks the topic, and 'が好きです' means 'like'.
记住它
记忆技巧
It sounds exactly like the English word 'tomato,' just pronounced with a Japanese accent.
视觉联想
Picture a bright red tomato and imagine yourself saying 'tomato' in Japanese as you look at it. The word トマト looks quite round, like a tomato itself, especially the 'ト' character.
Word Web
挑战
Go to a grocery store or look at pictures of food. Every time you see a tomato, say 'トマト' out loud. Try to use it in a simple sentence like 'これはトマトです' (Kore wa tomato desu - This is a tomato).
常见问题
10 个问题You say 'tomato' in Japanese as トマト (tomato).
Yes, トマト (tomato) is a very common word, especially when talking about food and groceries.
In Japanese, トマト (tomato) refers to the fruit, just like in English. It's often treated as a vegetable in cooking, though.
You can use トマト (tomato) like this: 私はトマトが好きです。 (I like tomatoes.) トマトジュースを飲みます。 (I drink tomato juice.)
トマト (tomato) is written in katakana because it's a loanword from English.
While there aren't many fixed idiomatic phrases, you'll often hear things like トマトソース (tomato sōsu - tomato sauce) or ミニトマト (mini tomato - cherry tomato).
トマト (tomato) is considered a B1 level word, meaning it's quite common and useful for everyday conversations.
No, the pronunciation of トマト (tomato) is straightforward for English speakers. It's pronounced very similarly to the English word, just with Japanese vowel sounds.
Absolutely! If you want to order something with tomatoes, you can say トマトが入っていますか？ (Tomato ga haitte imasu ka? - Does it have tomato?) or just point and say トマト (tomato).
No, トマト (tomato) is the standard and most common word for 'tomato' in Japanese. There isn't really another widely used term.
自我测试 132 个问题
私は___が好きです。(I like ___.)
「トマト」は「tomato」という意味です。文章は「私はトマトが好きです」となります。
このサラダには___が入っています。(This salad has ___ in it.)
サラダによく入っている野菜は「トマト」です。文章は「このサラダにはトマトが入っています」となります。
赤い___ください。(Please give me a red ___.)
「トマト」は一般的に赤い野菜です。文章は「赤いトマトください」となります。
私は___を毎日食べます。(I eat ___ every day.)
食べ物を選ぶ必要があります。「トマト」が正しいです。文章は「私はトマトを毎日食べます」となります。
___は野菜です。(___ is a vegetable.)
選択肢の中で野菜は「トマト」だけです。文章は「トマトは野菜です」となります。
私は___ジュースを飲みます。(I drink ___ juice.)
「トマト」を使って「トマトジュース」という飲み物があります。文章は「私はトマトジュースを飲みます」となります。
Listen for 'tomato' in Japanese.
What am I eating?
Are you asked about liking tomatoes?
Read this aloud:
トマト
Focus: to-ma-to
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Read this aloud:
これはトマトです。
Focus: kore wa tomato desu
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Read this aloud:
トマトを食べます。
Focus: tomato o tabemasu
你说的：
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Write the Japanese word for 'tomato'.
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トマト
You are making a shopping list. Write 'tomato' in Japanese.
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トマト
Your friend asks you what you want to eat. You want a tomato. Write 'Tomato' in Japanese.
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トマト
What is 'これ' (kore) referring to in this sentence?
Read this passage:
これはトマトです。 (Kore wa tomato desu.)
What is 'これ' (kore) referring to in this sentence?
The sentence says 'This is a tomato.' 'Kore' means 'this'.
The sentence says 'This is a tomato.' 'Kore' means 'this'.
What does the speaker like?
Read this passage:
私はトマトが好きです。 (Watashi wa tomato ga suki desu.)
What does the speaker like?
'Suki desu' means 'like', and 'tomato' is 'tomato'. So the speaker likes tomatoes.
'Suki desu' means 'like', and 'tomato' is 'tomato'. So the speaker likes tomatoes.
What color is being asked about the tomato?
Read this passage:
トマトは赤いですか？ (Tomato wa akai desu ka?)
What color is being asked about the tomato?
'Akai' means 'red'. The question is asking 'Is the tomato red?'
'Akai' means 'red'. The question is asking 'Is the tomato red?'
スーパーで新鮮な＿＿＿を買いました。
The sentence is 'I bought fresh ___ at the supermarket.' The correct word to fill in the blank is 'トマト' (tomato).
サラダに＿＿＿を入れます。
The sentence is 'I put ___ in the salad.' The correct word to fill in the blank is 'トマト' (tomato).
赤い＿＿＿は美味しいです。
The sentence is 'Red ___ are delicious.' The correct word to fill in the blank is 'トマト' (tomato).
彼は＿＿＿ジュースが好きです。
The sentence is 'He likes ___ juice.' The correct word to fill in the blank is 'トマト' (tomato).
庭で＿＿＿を育てています。
The sentence is 'I am growing ___ in the garden.' The correct word to fill in the blank is 'トマト' (tomato).
サンドイッチに＿＿＿をスライスします。
The sentence is 'I slice ___ for the sandwich.' The correct word to fill in the blank is 'トマト' (tomato).
Which of these is a "tomato"?
トマト (tomato), りんご (apple), みかん (mandarin orange), バナナ (banana).
Choose the correct way to say "I like tomatoes."
To say 'I like X' in Japanese, you use '私はXが好きです'.
Which word refers to a red fruit often used in salads?
トマト (tomato), 牛乳 (milk), パン (bread), 水 (water).
「トマト」は野菜です。 (Tomato is a vegetable.)
In everyday conversation, tomatoes are often considered vegetables, though botanically they are fruits.
「トマト」は青い果物です。 (Tomato is a blue fruit.)
「トマト」は赤いです。 (Tomatoes are red.)
「トマト」は日本語で「tomato」です。 ("Tomato" is "tomato" in Japanese.)
「トマト」 is the Japanese word for 'tomato', a loanword from English.
Is the tomato red?
This salad contains tomatoes.
Please give me tomato juice.
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トマトが好きです。
Focus: トマト (to-ma-to)
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あの店でトマトを買いました。
Focus: 買いました (ka-i-ma-shi-ta)
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トマトは野菜ですか、果物ですか？
Focus: 野菜 (ya-sa-i), 果物 (ku-da-mo-no)
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Write a short sentence saying you want to eat a tomato.
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トマトが食べたいです。
Write a sentence saying 'This is a red tomato.'
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これは赤いトマトです。
Write a sentence asking if your friend likes tomatoes.
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友達はトマトが好きですか。
What is 'B' observing about the salad?
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A: このサラダは美味しいです。B: ええ、トマトがたくさん入っていますね。
What is 'B' observing about the salad?
The phrase 'トマトがたくさん入っていますね' means 'It has a lot of tomatoes.'
The phrase 'トマトがたくさん入っていますね' means 'It has a lot of tomatoes.'
What does the speaker do every day?
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私は毎日、トマトを食べます。トマトは体にいいです。
What does the speaker do every day?
'毎日、トマトを食べます' means 'I eat a tomato every day.'
'毎日、トマトを食べます' means 'I eat a tomato every day.'
Where did the speaker buy the tomato?
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スーパーでトマトを買いました。とても新鮮でした。
Where did the speaker buy the tomato?
'スーパーでトマトを買いました' means 'I bought a tomato at the supermarket.'
'スーパーでトマトを買いました' means 'I bought a tomato at the supermarket.'
This sentence means 'I like tomatoes.' The typical Japanese sentence structure is Subject-Object-Verb.
This sentence asks 'Is this tomato juice?' 'これは' means 'this', 'ですか？' makes it a question.
This sentence means 'I will put tomatoes in the salad.' 'サラダに' indicates the destination, 'トマトを' is the object, and '入れます' means 'to put in'.
スーパーで新鮮な___を買いました。
文脈から、スーパーで買うものとして「トマト」が適切です。 (From the context, 'tomato' is appropriate as something to buy at the supermarket.)
サラダに___を入れましょう。
サラダに入れる野菜として「トマト」が適切です。(As a vegetable to put in a salad, 'tomato' is appropriate.)
この___はとても甘くて美味しいです。
「甘くて美味しい」という形容詞から、食べ物の「トマト」が適切です。(From the adjectives 'sweet and delicious', 'tomato' is appropriate as a food item.)
彼は___が好きで、毎日食べます。
毎日食べるものとして「トマト」が適切です。(As something to eat every day, 'tomato' is appropriate.)
料理に赤くて丸い___を使いました。
「赤くて丸い」という特徴から、料理に使うものとして「トマト」が適切です。(From the characteristic 'red and round', 'tomato' is appropriate as something to use in cooking.)
ベランダで___を育てています。
ベランダで育てる植物として「トマト」が適切です。(As a plant to grow on the balcony, 'tomato' is appropriate.)
Which of these is a 'tomato'?
トマト (tomato), りんご (apple), みかん (mandarin orange), バナナ (banana).
I want to eat a red (____).
The context implies a red fruit often eaten. トマト (tomato) fits this description. きゅうり (cucumber), なす (eggplant), ピーマン (bell pepper) are usually green or purple.
Which of these is typically used in a salad?
トマト (tomato) is a common ingredient in salads. ごはん (rice), パン (bread), and ラーメン (ramen) are not typically salad ingredients.
トマトは赤い野菜です。
トマト (tomato) is commonly thought of as a red vegetable, although botanically it's a fruit.
トマトは甘い果物です。
While botanically a fruit, トマト (tomato) is usually considered a savory vegetable in cooking. Also, it's not typically described as 'sweet'.
トマトは日本の伝統的な食べ物です。
No, トマト (tomato) originated in the Americas and was introduced to Japan much later. It's not a traditional Japanese food.
Listen to the sentence about a fresh tomato.
Listen to the sentence about adding tomatoes to a salad.
Listen to the question about liking tomato juice.
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このトマトはとても美味しいです。
Focus: トマト (tomato)
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トマトが一つ欲しいです。
Focus: 一つ (one)
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新鮮なトマトを選びましょう。
Focus: 新鮮な (fresh)
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このスープには新鮮な___がたくさん入っています。 (This soup has a lot of fresh ___ in it.)
文脈から、スープに入る一般的な野菜はトマトです。
サラダには、レタスと___とキュウリが必要です。 (For the salad, you need lettuce, ___, and cucumber.)
サラダの材料として一般的なのはトマトです。
彼は___が苦手なので、ピザからそれらを取り除きました。 (He dislikes ___, so he removed them from the pizza.)
ピザのトッピングとして、嫌いなものとして取り除かれる可能性があるのはトマトです。
夏には、庭でたくさんの___が収穫できます。 (In summer, you can harvest many ___ in the garden.)
夏に庭で収穫される一般的な野菜はトマトです。
サンドイッチに薄切りにした___を追加すると、さらに美味しくなります。 (Adding sliced ___ to the sandwich makes it even more delicious.)
サンドイッチの具材として、美味しさを増すのはトマトです。
彼女は、ジュースを作るために新鮮な___をミキサーに入れました。 (She put fresh ___ into the blender to make juice.)
ジュースを作るためにミキサーに入れるのはトマトです。
Choose the most natural way to say 'I like tomatoes' in Japanese.
The particle が (ga) is used to mark the object of liking. The other options use incorrect particles or grammatical structures.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'トマト' in a request to buy some?
The particle を (o) is used to mark the direct object of a verb like 買う (kau - to buy) or ください (kudasai - please give).
You want to say 'This soup has a lot of tomatoes.' Which is the best Japanese translation?
入っています (haitte imasu) means 'it contains' or 'it has entered' and is appropriate for ingredients. あります (arimasu) generally refers to existence.
In Japanese, 'トマト' is usually written using hiragana.
トマト is a loanword from English, so it is typically written in katakana.
If you want to specify a red tomato, you can say '赤いトマト'.
赤い (akai) means 'red', and it can be used to describe the color of the tomato.
The word 'トマト' can also refer to a tomato plant in Japanese.
While 'トマト' specifically refers to the fruit, 'トマトの木' (tomato no ki) or 'トマトの苗' (tomato no nae) would be used for the plant or seedling respectively.
Listen for a description of a tomato.
Listen for a question about dishes using tomatoes.
Listen for where the tomatoes are located.
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このトマトは甘くておいしいですね。
Focus: トマト (tomato), おいしい (delicious)
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トマトとチーズのサラダを作りたいです。
Focus: トマト (tomato), チーズ (cheese), サラダ (salad)
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赤いトマトは栄養満点です。
Focus: 赤い (red), トマト (tomato), 栄養満点 (nutritious)
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あなたのお気に入りの野菜について、それがなぜ好きかを含めて3つの文で説明してください。
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私のお気に入りの野菜はトマトです。それはサラダやパスタに入れるととても美味しいからです。特に夏の熟したトマトは最高です。
日本でよく食べられる野菜を2つ挙げ、それぞれどのように料理されるか簡単に説明してください。
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日本でよく食べられる野菜は、大根とナスです。大根はおでんや煮物によく使われます。ナスは天ぷらや味噌炒めにすると美味しいです。
健康的な食生活を送るために、どんな野菜をどれくらいの頻度で食べるべきだと思いますか？具体的な例を挙げて説明してください。
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健康的な食生活のために、毎日様々な色の野菜を食べるべきだと思います。例えば、トマトやほうれん草、ブロッコリーなどを毎食取り入れると良いでしょう。特に季節の野菜は栄養価が高いです。
日本の夏野菜は、体を冷やす効果以外にどのような良い点がありますか？
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日本の夏は暑いですが、美味しい夏野菜がたくさんあります。トマト、キュウリ、ナスなどが代表的です。これらの野菜は体を冷やす効果があると言われています。また、ビタミンも豊富なので、夏バテ防止にも役立ちます。
日本の夏野菜は、体を冷やす効果以外にどのような良い点がありますか？
パッセージに「ビタミンも豊富なので、夏バテ防止にも役立ちます」とあります。
パッセージに「ビタミンも豊富なので、夏バテ防止にも役立ちます」とあります。
このスーパーマーケットで、特に週末に何が手に入りますか？
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地元のスーパーマーケットでは、新鮮な地元の野菜を販売しています。特に週末は、農家の方が直接持ち込むため、朝採れの野菜が手に入ります。トマト、レタス、ピーマンなどが人気です。季節によって品揃えが変わるので、行くたびに新しい発見があります。
このスーパーマーケットで、特に週末に何が手に入りますか？
パッセージに「特に週末は、農家の方が直接持ち込むため、朝採れの野菜が手に入ります」とあります。
パッセージに「特に週末は、農家の方が直接持ち込むため、朝採れの野菜が手に入ります」とあります。
話者はグリーンスムージーに何のためにトマトを入れていますか？
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私は健康のために、毎朝グリーンスムージーを飲んでいます。スムージーには、ほうれん草、バナナ、そして小さなトマトを数個入れています。トマトの酸味が、全体の味をとても美味しくしてくれます。この習慣を始めてから、体調がとても良いです。
話者はグリーンスムージーに何のためにトマトを入れていますか？
パッセージに「トマトの酸味が、全体の味をとても美味しくしてくれます」とあります。
パッセージに「トマトの酸味が、全体の味をとても美味しくしてくれます」とあります。
This sentence means 'These fresh tomatoes are perfect for a salad.' The order follows a typical Japanese sentence structure: demonstrative adjective, adjective, noun (topic), particle, noun, verb.
This sentence translates to 'He dislikes tomatoes, so he removed them from the pizza.' The structure introduces the reason first, then the action.
This sentence means 'In summer, I grow many tomatoes in the garden.' It starts with the time, then the location, followed by the object and the verb.
このレストランのサラダには新鮮な___がたくさん入っています。
文脈から、サラダに入る新鮮な野菜が最も適切です。
完熟した___は甘くてジューシーで、夏の味覚の代表です。
甘くてジューシー、夏の味覚の代表という記述に最も合うのはトマトです。
自家製のパスタソースを作るには、質の良い___が不可欠です。
パスタソースの主な材料として質の良いトマトが不可欠です。
太陽の光をたっぷり浴びた___は、栄養価が高く健康に良いとされています。
太陽を浴びて栄養価が高くなる野菜としてトマトが適切です。
彼女は___が苦手なので、ピザからすべて取り除いています。
ピザの具材としてトマトが苦手な人がいることを示しています。
新鮮な___とモッツァレラチーズ、バジルで作るカプレーゼは、シンプルながらも絶品です。
カプレーゼの主要な材料は新鮮なトマト、モッツァレラチーズ、バジルです。
This tomato is very fresh and delicious.
Please add some tomatoes to the salad.
I will make pasta with tomato sauce.
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このトマトは有機栽培ですか？
Focus: yuuki saibai desu ka
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熟れたトマトを選びましょう。
Focus: ureta tomato wo erabimashou
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トマトを薄切りにしてください。
Focus: tomato wo usugiri ni shite kudasai
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This sentence translates to 'There are some fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator.' The Japanese word order places the location ('refrigerator') first, followed by the adjective ('fresh'), the noun ('tomatoes'), and then the quantity ('some') before the verb ('are').
This sentence means 'This salad tastes delicious if you use ripe tomatoes.' The order starts with the topic ('this salad'), then specifies the ingredient ('ripe tomatoes'), the action ('if you use'), and finally the result ('delicious').
This sentence translates to 'Homemade tomato sauce goes well with pasta.' The subject ('homemade tomato sauce') is followed by the object of the pairing ('pasta'), the adverb ('well'), and the verb ('matches/goes with').
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 私はいつもサラダに新鮮な___を入れます。
The sentence translates to 'I always put fresh ___ in my salad.' 'トマト' (tomato) is the most suitable vegetable for a salad.
Which of the following phrases correctly uses 'トマト' in a natural context?
The phrase 'トマトを育てます' means 'I grow tomatoes.' The other options describe actions that tomatoes cannot perform.
In a recipe, if you see an instruction to add '刻んだ___', what ingredient are they most likely referring to?
'刻んだ' (kizanda) means 'chopped'. Among the options, chopped tomato is a very common ingredient in many recipes.
日本のスーパーマーケットでは、トマトは通常、果物としてではなく野菜として分類されます。
In Japan, as in many other countries, tomatoes are botanically fruits but are culinarily considered vegetables and are usually found in the vegetable section of supermarkets.
トマトを使った料理で最も一般的なものは、寿司です。
While there might be modern fusion dishes, sushi is traditionally made with seafood and rice, not primarily with tomatoes. Common tomato dishes include salads, sauces, and pasta.
トマトの旬は一般的に夏です。
Tomatoes are typically a summer crop, meaning they are in season and at their best during the summer months.
Imagine you are a food critic reviewing a new Italian restaurant. Describe a dish that prominently features fresh tomatoes, highlighting their taste, texture, and contribution to the overall culinary experience. Use advanced descriptive vocabulary.
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このイタリアンレストランの「トマトとバジルのパスタ」は、まさに夏の恵みを凝縮した逸品だ。一口食べると、完熟したトマトの瑞々しい酸味と、太陽をたっぷり浴びたような濃厚な甘みが口いっぱいに広がる。その果肉は驚くほどジューシーでありながら、しっかりとした歯ごたえも兼ね備えており、バジルの清涼感とパスタのアルデンテな食感が相まって、五感を刺激する絶妙なハーモニーを奏でている。単なる食材を超え、トマトがこの料理の魂を形成していると言っても過言ではない。
Write an excerpt from a horticultural journal discussing a new, experimental method for cultivating disease-resistant tomatoes. Include details about the scientific process, potential benefits, and challenges encountered.
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我々の研究チームは、遺伝子編集技術を用いて、トマトの耐病性を飛躍的に向上させる新たな栽培方法を開発した。具体的には、特定の病原体に対する抵抗性遺伝子をトマトのゲノムに組み込むことで、従来品種では不可能であった病害への強靭な防御機構を構築することに成功した。この革新的なアプローチは、農薬の使用量を劇的に削減し、持続可能な農業の実現に大きく貢献する可能性を秘めている。しかしながら、遺伝子組換え作物に対する社会的な受容性や、長期的な生態系への影響については、依然として慎重な議論と継続的なモニタリングが不可欠である。
Compose a personal reflection on how a simple tomato dish evokes a strong memory or feeling from your past. Explore the sensory details and emotional connections.
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あのトマトのシンプルなサラダを口にするたび、私はいつも祖母の家の食卓へとタイムスリップする。きゅっと引き締まった真っ赤な皮と、かぶりつくと弾けるような瑞々しさ。そして、ほのかに香る土の匂いが、夏の午後の縁側で遊んでいた幼い頃の私を呼び覚ます。祖母が畑で丹精込めて育てたトマトは、ただの野菜ではなく、愛情そのものだった。その深い味わいは、単なる味覚を超え、心に温かい郷愁と、もう戻れない日々への切ない思いを呼び起こす。トマトは、私にとって過ぎ去りし日の甘酸っぱい記憶の象徴なのだ。
この文章が示唆する、トマト栽培における最大の課題は何ですか？
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近年の食文化において、トマトはその多様な品種と栄養価の高さから、世界中で消費量が拡大している。特に、地中海料理におけるトマトの役割は大きく、その酸味と旨味が料理全体の風味を決定づける重要な要素となっている。しかし、地球温暖化による気候変動は、トマトの栽培環境に深刻な影響を与え、収穫量の減少や品質の劣化といった問題を引き起こしている。このため、品種改良や新たな栽培技術の開発が喫緊の課題として認識されている。
この文章が示唆する、トマト栽培における最大の課題は何ですか？
文章では、「地球温暖化による気候変動は、トマトの栽培環境に深刻な影響を与え、収穫量の減少や品質の劣化といった問題を引き起こしている」と明確に述べられています。
文章では、「地球温暖化による気候変動は、トマトの栽培環境に深刻な影響を与え、収穫量の減少や品質の劣化といった問題を引き起こしている」と明確に述べられています。
この文章によると、トマトのリコピンを効果的に摂取する方法として最も推奨されるのはどれですか？
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トマトに含まれるリコピンは、強力な抗酸化作用を持つことで知られており、生活習慣病の予防や美肌効果が期待されている。特に、加熱することでリコピンの吸収率が高まるため、トマトソースや煮込み料理として摂取することが推奨されている。また、ビタミンCやカリウムなどの栄養素も豊富であり、免疫力の向上や高血圧予防にも効果的であるとされている。このように、トマトは単なる食材に留まらず、健康増進に寄与するスーパーフードとしての側面も持ち合わせている。
この文章によると、トマトのリコピンを効果的に摂取する方法として最も推奨されるのはどれですか？
文章では、「加熱することでリコピンの吸収率が高まるため、トマトソースや煮込み料理として摂取することが推奨されている」と述べられています。
文章では、「加熱することでリコピンの吸収率が高まるため、トマトソースや煮込み料理として摂取することが推奨されている」と述べられています。
ヨーロッパでトマトが食用として広く普及したのはいつ頃からですか？
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古代アステカ文明では、トマトは「Xitomatl（シトマトゥル）」と呼ばれ、食用だけでなく薬用としても利用されていた。ヨーロッパには16世紀に持ち込まれたが、当初はその鮮やかな色から毒があると考えられ、観賞用として扱われることが多かった。食用として広く普及したのは18世紀以降で、特にイタリア料理の発展と共にその価値が再認識された。現在では、世界中の食卓に欠かせない野菜の一つとなっているが、その歴史は意外にも複雑で興味深い。
ヨーロッパでトマトが食用として広く普及したのはいつ頃からですか？
文章では、「食用として広く普及したのは18世紀以降で、特にイタリア料理の発展と共にその価値が再認識された」と明確に述べられています。
文章では、「食用として広く普及したのは18世紀以降で、特にイタリア料理の発展と共にその価値が再認識された」と明確に述べられています。
「この」は指示詞、「新鮮な」は形容詞で「トマト」を修飾します。「サラダに最適だ」は「サラダにぴったりだ」という意味です。
「彼女は」が主語、「庭で育てたトマトで」が材料、「自家製ソースを作った」が動詞句です。
「完熟した」は「トマト」を修飾し、「甘み」が主語、「料理の味を引き立てる」が動詞句です。
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Summary
トマト (tomato) is a common food item that can be used in many dishes.
- fruit
- vegetable
- red
Katakana for 'Tomato'
Notice how 'トマト' is written in Katakana. This is because it's a loanword, coming from English. Many fruits and vegetables, especially those not native to Japan, are written this way.
Pronunciation of 'トマト'
The pronunciation is very close to the English 'tomato'. The 'ト' sound is like 'to' in toast, 'マ' is like 'ma' in mama, and the final 'ト' is again like 'to'. Practice saying it: to-ma-to.
Plural Forms in Japanese
In Japanese, nouns don't typically change for plural forms. So, 'トマト' can mean 'a tomato' or 'tomatoes' depending on the context. If you need to specify quantity, you'll use a counter word, but just 'トマト' is fine for general reference.
Common Usage: In the Supermarket
When you're at a Japanese supermarket, you'll see 'トマト' clearly labeled on the shelves. It's a very common food item, so it's a good word to recognize immediately.
例句
夏は冷やしトマトが美味しい。
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〜ほど
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〜てから
B1After doing ~.
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