How to say 'Jam' in Japanese | ジャム

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The Japanese word for Jam is 'Jamu', written as ジャム in Japanese.

word

ジャム

Meaning

Jam

Reading

Jamu

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'ジャム (jamu)' refers to 'jam', a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar, commonly used on bread or toast. This word is a loanword from English, and it is written in katakana to indicate its foreign origin. Example sentences: I like strawberry jam「私はいちごジャムが好きです」(わたしはいちごジャムがすきです). Please pass me the jam「ジャムを取ってください」(ジャムをとってください). In Japan, 'ジャム' is often enjoyed as a breakfast item or as a topping for desserts.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

1834

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word ジャム

This word contains 3 Katakana characters :

katakana

ジャ

Reading

katakana

ジ

Reading

katakana

ム

Reading

katakana

ヤ

Reading

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'Jamu' means 'Jam' .

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